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title: "Online Academic Support Services"
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# Online Academic Support Services

Buyer: BIRKBECK COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcfeb298-e6a2-48a5-a5a8-97248ed4afe2

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## Summary

Birkbeck College is seeking a supplier for "Online Academic Support Services", aimed at enhancing students' academic writing and foundational skills. This procurement falls under the higher education services industry category and includes essential e-learning services. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers. The tender period concluded on 1st July 2021, while the awarded contract, valued at approximately £469,771.40, commenced on 1st September 2021 and will run until 29th August 2024. The project's delivery address is located in London, with the college based at Malet Street, WC1E 7HX.

This opportunity can foster business growth by appealing to SMEs that specialise in e-learning and online academic support services. Suppliers with expertise in developing accessible, 24/7 online educational resources will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Companies that can provide innovative solutions aimed at enhancing student independence and academic performance are encouraged to engage in future tenders from Birkbeck College, reflecting a commitment to improving educational outcomes.

## Notice

Birkbeck is seeking to appoint a supplier for an online student support service which will focus on improving our students' academic writing and foundational academic skills. The support should be available 24/7/365 and should be easy to access without facilitation from Birkbeck staff. The academic support should be developmental and lead learners to become more skilled and independent. The aim is to improve the attainment and outcomes of our students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718e70b2-d8eb-4569-9a93-9769cc78e2ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 29 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £469,771 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £469,771 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRKBECK COLLEGE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 7HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUDIOSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2021 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718e70b2-d8eb-4569-9a93-9769cc78e2ce
- 3 Jun 2021 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63781fdb-a711-4822-899a-79b3764a9d46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718e70b2-d8eb-4569-9a93-9769cc78e2ce
  16th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63781fdb-a711-4822-899a-79b3764a9d46
  3rd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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