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title: "Online Programme Management Solution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651534"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERTAY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-01-17"
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# Online Programme Management Solution

Buyer: ABERTAY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651534

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## Summary

Abertay University, located in Dundee, is currently engaged in the procurement process for an "Online Programme Management Solution" aimed at expanding its educational offerings beyond the traditional campus model. The tender falls within the "services" category and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value standing at £10 million. The procurement method employed is a selective process through competitive dialogue, with the deadline for submission of bids having already passed on 17 May 2021. The awarded supplier for this project is Higher Ed Partners Ltd, marking the completion of the tender process that began on 21 April 2021.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in online education and programme management. Companies with expertise in developing quality online teaching materials, marketing online programmes, and experience in pedagogical models suitable for diverse student cohorts would be particularly well-placed to compete. The collaboration with Abertay University emphasises the need for substantial financial commitment and an innovative approach to online learning, creating avenues for growth potential in the education sector.

## Notice

Abertay University is strategically committed to the delivery of its programmes beyond our campus, including online, and has been exploring opportunities for alternative delivery partnerships across a range of delivery models and markets. We are looking to engage with an experienced delivery partner to both widen access to Abertay programmes, and increase revenue, by delivering some of our programmes online. We require a delivery partner that will: -Invest in, and develop, quality online teaching materials upfront and quickly -Provide significant upfront financial commitment to initiate partnership programme developments -Support the internal resource implications anticipated in developing this project at Abertay -Provide a 50/50 revenue share with Abertay University -Have experience in online pedagogy, and a willingness to share this expertise and develop that of our staff -Provide a pedagogical model that promotes access to the widest possible cohort of students, via multiple start dates and carousel model of delivery -Have significant expertise in marketing online programmes and modules -Have knowledge of, and access to, markets in which we don't directly operate ourselves -Provide market research insight to guide Abertay in the development of programmes that align with market demand and university expertise -Be committed to supporting students throughout their experience on an Abertay online programme -Allow Abertay to retain control over the quality of programmes -Allow Abertay to retain its intellectual property -Have an exceptional virtual learning environment, and collaboration with whom will enable expedient development of our own

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Abertay university is strategically committed to the delivery of its programmes beyond our campus, including online, and has been exploring opportunities for alternative delivery partnerships across a range of delivery models and markets. We are looking to engage with an experienced delivery partner to both widen access to Abertay programmes, and increase revenue, by delivering some of our programmes online. We require a delivery partner that will: -Invest in, and develop, quality online teaching materials upfront and quickly -Provide significant upfront financial commitment to initiate partnership programme developments -Support the internal resource implications anticipated in developing this project at Abertay -Provide a 50/50 revenue share with Abertay University -Have experience in online pedagogy, and a willingness to share this expertise and develop that of our staff -Provide a pedagogical model that promotes access to the widest possible cohort of students, via multiple start dates and carousel model of delivery -Have significant expertise in marketing online programmes and modules -Have knowledge of, and access to, markets in which we don't directly operate ourselves -Provide market research insight to guide Abertay in the development of programmes that align with market demand and university expertise -Be committed to supporting students throughout their experience on an Abertay online programme -Allow Abertay to retain control over the quality of programmes -Allow Abertay to retain its intellectual property -Have an exceptional virtual learning environment, and collaboration with whom will enable expedient development of our own

Options: As part of the dialogue, additional purchase options will be subject to negotiation.

Renewal: The Purchaser will have the option to offer an extension for a period of up to 60 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437908 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERTAY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHER ED PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437908
- 21 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412693

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412693
  Online Programme Management Solution - Abertay University is strategically committed to the delivery of its programmes beyond our campus, including online, and has been exploring opportunities for alternative delivery partnerships across a range of delivery models and markets. We are looking to engage with an experienced delivery partner to both widen access to Abertay programmes, and increase revenue, by delivering some of our programmes online. We require a delivery partner that will: -Invest in, and develop, quality online teaching materials upfront and quickly -Provide significant upfront financial commitment to initiate partnership programme developments -Support the internal resource implications anticipated in developing this project at Abertay -Provide a 50/50 revenue share with Abertay University -Have experience in online pedagogy, and a willingness to share this expertise and develop that of our staff -Provide a pedagogical model that promotes access to the widest possible cohort of students, via multiple start dates and carousel model of delivery -Have significant expertise in marketing online programmes and modules -Have knowledge of, and access to, markets in which we don't directly operate ourselves -Provide market research insight to guide Abertay in the development of programmes that align with market demand and university expertise -Be committed to supporting students throughout their experience on an Abertay online programme -Allow Abertay to retain control over the quality of programmes -Allow Abertay to retain its intellectual property -Have an exceptional virtual learning environment, and collaboration with whom will enable expedient development of our own
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437908
  Online Programme Management Solution - Abertay University is strategically committed to the delivery of its programmes beyond our campus, including online, and has been exploring opportunities for alternative delivery partnerships across a range of delivery models and markets. We are looking to engage with an experienced delivery partner to both widen access to Abertay programmes, and increase revenue, by delivering some of our programmes online. We require a delivery partner that will: -Invest in, and develop, quality online teaching materials upfront and quickly -Provide significant upfront financial commitment to initiate partnership programme developments -Support the internal resource implications anticipated in developing this project at Abertay -Provide a 50/50 revenue share with Abertay University -Have experience in online pedagogy, and a willingness to share this expertise and develop that of our staff -Provide a pedagogical model that promotes access to the widest possible cohort of students, via multiple start dates and carousel model of delivery -Have significant expertise in marketing online programmes and modules -Have knowledge of, and access to, markets in which we don't directly operate ourselves -Provide market research insight to guide Abertay in the development of programmes that align with market demand and university expertise -Be committed to supporting students throughout their experience on an Abertay online programme -Allow Abertay to retain control over the quality of programmes -Allow Abertay to retain its intellectual property -Have an exceptional virtual learning environment, and collaboration with whom will enable expedient development of our own

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abertay.ac.uk
- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651534
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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