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title: "Provision of Online Programme and Short Course Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0300f9"
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# Provision of Online Programme and Short Course Management

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0300f9

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is conducting an open procurement process for the "Provision of Online Programme and Short Course Management" under the higher education services category. This active tender, classified as AU21/12, aims to manage and deliver online postgraduate programmes and short courses associated with the University. The tender period is set to end on 31 January 2022, with the contract expected to last for 1800 days, including options for five one-year extensions. This process is part of the University's ongoing commitment to enhancing educational offerings, particularly in the UK region of Aberdeen.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services, online course management, and digital marketing. Companies that have experience in managing higher education programmes and delivering quality online education will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The University seeks suppliers who can demonstrate expertise in course development, student recruitment, and effective management of educational content, making it an attractive prospect for relevant service providers looking to grow their presence in the educational sector.

## Notice

Suppliers are invited to tender for: the management and delivery of agreed Aberdeen online postgraduate programmes under the University name and brand that will lead to an award of the University; and the design and delivery of short online courses both credit bearing and non-credit bearing under the University name and brand.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Suppliers are invited to tender for: the management and delivery of agreed Aberdeen online postgraduate programmes under the University name and brand that will lead to an award of the University; and the design and delivery of short online courses both credit bearing and non-credit bearing under the University name and brand. The University has successfully delivered online programmes and short courses both on its own primary virtual learning environment and in partnership with other providers. The University has a unique approach in the marketplace of allowing students to commence learning with short courses, building to and paying for an award flexibly and over time. The award of this contract aims to enhance and complement that provision. Partnership provision currently encompasses three 180-credit PGT programmes in the business discipline along with their disaggregated 15-credit courses. Suppliers would be expected to manage and deliver these extant programmes and courses.

Renewal: 5 x optional extensions of 1 year subject to review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031106-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031106-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676147
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102

## Provenance

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