--- title: "Contract For The Provision of Online Programme Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e2a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e2a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e2a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e2a4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER" published: "2025-02-17" --- # Contract For The Provision of Online Programme Management Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e2a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e2a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e2a4.json) ## Summary The University of Winchester has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of Online Programme Management services, classified under Software programming and consultancy services (CPV code: 72200000). This contract, valued at £40,000,000, is aimed at increasing enrolments on its Master's courses by partnering with a provider capable of delivering these courses fully online. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, invites submissions by 12:00 noon on Thursday, 20th March 2025. The awarded contract will initially be for five years, with an option to extend for an additional three years if necessary. The procurement process will conclude with the bid opening and award period commencing on 21st March 2025. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in educational software and online programme management. Companies with expertise in providing and managing comprehensive online educational programmes are well-suited to engage with this tender. The University of Winchester, known for its stellar reputation and diverse range of postgraduate courses, seeks a collaborative partner to enhance its online presence. Businesses capable of leveraging digital platforms to deliver high-quality educational content will find this to be a lucrative opportunity to expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships within the higher education sector. ## Notice Contract For The Provision of Online Programme Management Return Date: 12 Noon Thursday 20th of March 2025 The University of Winchester is seeking to increase enrolments onto its Master's courses by establishing a partnership with an Online Programme Management (OPM) provider. The University of Winchester has been providing higher education in the UK since 1840. With specialism in teacher training (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), nursing, psychology, business management, accountancy, criminology, law, history, and film production amongst other subject areas, it has a suite of existing Masters courses that it is seeking to make more accessible to a wider market via an online offering. As part of this process, we are looking to invite proposals from providers interested in partnering with the University to provide these services. We are seeking a partner to work with to develop and deliver our own postgraduate courses wholly online. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Winchester is seeking to increase enrolments onto its Master's courses by establishing a partnership with an Online Programme Management (OPM) provider. The University of Winchester has been providing higher education in the UK since 1840. With specialism in teacher training (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), nursing, psychology, business management, accountancy, criminology, law, history, and film production amongst other subject areas, it has a suite of existing Masters courses that it is seeking to make more accessible to a wider market via an online offering. As part of this process, we are looking to invite proposals from providers interested in partnering with the University to provide these services. We are seeking a partner to work with to develop and deliver our own postgraduate courses wholly online. Options: 5 Year Contract with an option to extend for a further 3 Years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005362-2025 | | 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 | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | £40,000,000 | | 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 WINCHESTER | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO22 4NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Paul | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48190000 - Educational software package - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005362-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester/aspx/Home - https://winchester.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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