Opportunity

Online Programme Delivery Partner

  • Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-002068

Published 24 January 2022, 5:04pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

Finance Office, Cae Derwen, College Road

Bangor

LL57 2DG

Email

n.h.day@bangor.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1248382057

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL12 - Gwynedd

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.bangor.ac.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Online Programme Delivery Partner

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80300000 - Higher education services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Bangor University wishes to engage an experienced online programme delivery partner to support the University in adapting and delivering in-demand bilingual (Welsh and English) online programmes of learning. In doing so, the partner will support the University in increasing student enrolments and tuition fee revenue.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
  • 80420000 - E-learning services
  • 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL12 - Gwynedd

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Bangor University wishes to engage an experienced online programme delivery partner to support the University in adapting and delivering bilingual (Welsh and English) online programmes of learning. In doing so, the partner will support the University in increasing student enrolments and tuition fee revenue.

Bangor University requires a partner that has proven marketing, student recruitment, technical and pedagogical expertise, and experience in the field of online higher education, including a track record in both the UK and international markets. We seek a partner with a proven delivery model that meets the needs of students both in terms of flexible access to their chosen programme, utilising a suitable model of module and programme delivery that works across international time zones, and that enables a high-quality online student experience that meets their academic needs.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

120

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Bangor University may extend the contract for an additional 60 months subject to satisfactory performance.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

24 February 2022

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English, Welsh

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

24 February 2022

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Further notices will be issued in either January 2032 (if extension is not granted) or January 2037.

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117804

(WA Ref:117804)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079477501

Country

United Kingdom