Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Wolverhampton
MX Building, Camp Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1AD
Contact
Procurment@wlv.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 1902321000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG - West Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
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
24-02 Pathways Provider
Reference number
24-02
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University is seeking to appoint a third party international pathway provider (Supplier) to deliver the following services from our Wolverhampton campus:
• Delivery of International Foundation Year.
• Delivery of International Year 1.
• Delivery of Pre Masters.
• Be responsible for the marketing, admissions and recruitment of International and European students to their programmes.
• Joint promotional events/activities to market the University. The Supplier will be required to agree a plan of events with the University according to, for example, countries and budgets.
• Offer multiple starts to programmes in line with university intakes 2-3 per year.
• Be responsible for the provision (Intellectual Property Rights) and delivery of the academic programmes, teaching and quality assurance.
• Establish Business Partner relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders at UoW which include academic staff, libraries, accommodation services and professional services to ensure smooth processes.
• For students falling under the University’s sponsor licence abide and uphold the procedures and reporting, working closely with our UKVI team e.g. attendance monitoring.
• Provide pathway provision onto all areas within the University, with a focus on Business, Built Environment, Engineering, Creative Industries, Public Health and Social Care.
• Provide market intelligence to support the development of new pathway and degree programmes.
The above is not an exhaustive list of requirements, and the Supplier is required to work with the University to continually develop proposals and ensure a productive and sustainable relationship.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,900,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
University of Wolverhampton, City Campus, Wolverhampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per the documents contained in the etendering portal.
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
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
The University is seeking to appoint a third party international pathway provider (Supplier) to deliver the following services from our Wolverhampton campus:
• Delivery of International Foundation Year.
• Delivery of International Year 1.
• Delivery of Pre Masters.
• Be responsible for the marketing, admissions and recruitment of International and European students to their programmes.
• Joint promotional events/activities to market the University. The Supplier will be required to agree a plan of events with the University according to, for example, countries and budgets.
• Offer multiple starts to programmes in line with university intakes 2-3 per year.
• Be responsible for the provision (Intellectual Property Rights) and delivery of the academic programmes, teaching and quality assurance.
• Establish Business Partner relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders at UoW which include academic staff, libraries, accommodation services and professional services to ensure smooth processes.
• For students falling under the University’s sponsor licence abide and uphold the procedures and reporting, working closely with our UKVI team e.g. attendance monitoring.
• Provide pathway provision onto all areas within the University, with a focus on Business, Built Environment, Engineering, Creative Industries, Public Health and Social Care.
• Provide market intelligence to support the development of new pathway and degree programmes.
The above is not an exhaustive list of requirements, and the Supplier is required to work with the University to continually develop proposals and ensure a productive and sustainable relationship.
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.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per tender documentation.
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
23 April 2024
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
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
23 April 2024
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
All correspondence must be via the Buyers etendering portal: https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
WV1 1AD
Country
United Kingdom