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title: "Tender for Online Programme Management (OPM) Partnership for Manchester Online"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ed62"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2025-03-14"
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# Tender for Online Programme Management (OPM) Partnership for Manchester Online

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed62

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has announced a tender for an Online Programme Management (OPM) Partnership aimed at expanding its high-quality online learning programmes under the initiative Manchester Online. This tender falls under the education and training services industry, specifically focusing on higher education, e-learning, and adult education services at the university level. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 14 April 2025 and the evaluation period concluding by 27 May 2025. The contract period will begin on 1 June 2025 and end on 31 May 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure, adhering to the principles of good procurement practice despite the University no longer being subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as of 1 August 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the online education and e-learning industries. It is particularly suitable for organizations capable of providing comprehensive online programme management and collaboration with established faculties and professional services. By partnering with the University of Manchester, businesses can contribute to the growth of online and lifelong learning sectors, benefiting from a gross contract value of up to £1,800,000. Companies that harness flexibility in educational service delivery and possess robust e-learning capabilities are encouraged to compete, leveraging the University's commitment to delivering value for money and high-quality education offerings.

## Notice

The University of Manchester seeks to expand its offering of high-quality online learning programmes over the next three years, in addition to the support provided within existing faculties and professional services. The initiative for Manchester Online seeks to establish a dedicated internal agency to expand our offerings for online education and lifelong learning in collaboration with a flexible partnership (flex partner). Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009470-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - 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 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 14:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009470-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009470-2025
  14th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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