--- title: "UOW980 - Continuing Professional Development Portal" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05834f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05834f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05834f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05834f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER" published: "2026-05-11" --- # UOW980 - Continuing Professional Development Portal Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05834f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05834f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05834f.json) ## Summary The University of Worcester has initiated a tender process for the project titled "UOW980 - Continuing Professional Development Portal." This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, Training Software Development Services, Administrative Services for Business Operations, and Education and Training Services. The aim is to implement a web-based platform to enhance its short-course offerings, making course information more engaging and the application journey seamless, including secure online payment options. The procurement method adopted is open competition below the threshold, and the contract, set to commence on September 1, 2026, will be located in Worcester, UK. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on June 11, 2026, and the close of the tender submission period on June 15, 2026. The contract may renew for up to two additional 12-month periods, extending potentially until August 31, 2031. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in developing training software and enhancing digital customer experiences. Organisations with relevant expertise in creating engaging web platforms can leverage this opportunity to support the University's ambitious growth targets. The tender encourages participation from SMEs and businesses with a track record in delivering quality software solutions and payment integration services, thus promoting a diverse range of business growth possibilities. This project not only allows businesses to align themselves with an educational institution's technological enhancements but also facilitates collaborations that could lead to long-term professional relationships and developments in educational technology solutions. ## Notice To support the University's ambitious growth targets in its short-course portfolio the University now seeks a modern, web-based platform that can both showcase CPD opportunities and provide a simple applicant experience from first enquiry to confirmed enrolment. The chosen solution must present course information in an engaging, searchable format, guide applicants through a concise application journey, and support secure online payment - whether the learner is self-funded or sponsored by an employer or a third-party organisation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: option of 2 x 12 month periods ### Planning Information Questionairre to be completed. Clarification / Open day 24th September 2025 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042876-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 11 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | 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 WORCESTER | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR2 6AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | St Clement | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72212931 - Training software development services - 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 11 May 2026 at 10:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042876-2026 - 7 Aug 2025 at 11:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046893-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042876-2026 11th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046893-2025 7th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home tendering portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.ac.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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