--- title: "Online Programme Management (OPM) System Provider" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059d6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059d6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059d6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059d6f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-09-18" --- # Online Programme Management (OPM) System Provider Buyer: LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059d6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059d6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059d6f.json) ## Summary Liverpool Hope University is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process seeking an Online Programme Management (OPM) System Provider. This tender is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, and pertains to higher education and e-learning services. The university aims to establish a collaborative partnership with a commercial delivery partner to facilitate global online delivery of Level 7 programmes. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline set for 15th October 2025, with the contract award expected in January 2026 and a subsequent go-live date in October 2026. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure intending to short-list up to three suppliers for the tender stage, following the submission of a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and other documentation by the specified deadline. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and online programme management to partner with an established educational institution like Liverpool Hope University. Companies capable of offering robust, legally compliant technology platforms to deliver education globally would find this tender particularly advantageous. The opportunity is well-suited for businesses capable of expanding university-level programmes internationally, enhancing their market reach, and increasing their service offerings. The project includes potential developments in micro-credentials and blended learning, appealing to businesses with innovative education solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering an extended contract term which could potentially last up to ten years, subject to performance and mutual agreement on contract extensions. ## Notice Liverpool Hope University are seeking to develop a collaborative partnership with a high-quality commercial delivery partner and Online Programme Management (OPM) system provider to offer degree programmes online, globally, meeting the educational, organisational and mission/values of the University. The successful bidder will have the capability and capacity to facilitate the global online delivery and distribution of Level 7 programmes (Postgraduate Certificates and full Masters routes) through a robust and legally compliant technology platform. The platform will have the capability for applicants to apply, register and pay for agreed programmes, deliver the provision fully online in line with agreed timeframes, administer and mark any assessments in line with university instructions. Following the initial pilot phase the University will be seeking further developments including but not limited to, for example: * University, or supplier, developed micro-credentials that can feed into a variety of programme pathways or as stand-alone programmes. * University, or supplier led, developed programmes at Level 6 and below. * Development of blended learning modes for university students on campus. There is an estimated contract award date of January 2026 and an estimated go live date of October 2026 (Note: the go-live date may change depending on the required mobilisation period for each lot but it is not expected to exceed 3 months). The proposed contract length shall be an 'initial term' of five (5) years, with the option to extend for a period (or periods) of up to a further five (5) years. Please note that estimated values, contract length (including changes to the initial term and/or extension term options), and timeline dates are all indicative at this stage and may be subject to change as the tender process concludes. Prospective bidders will be expected to complete and return a Procurement Specific Questionnaire & OPM Supplier Questionnaire - Technical Ability spreadsheet to assess suitability and will be required to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement if they are successful and subsequently invited to participate in the tender stage of this procurement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option to extend for a period (or periods) of up to a further five (5) years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057818-2025 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L16 9JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Childwall | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Wavertree | | Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level ## Release History - 18 Sep 2025 at 14:46 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057818-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057818-2025 18th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5354 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5356 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hope/aspx/Home - 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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