Scope
Reference
2025-3172-OPMP-LC-MW
Description
The University of Manchester seeks to expand its offering of high-quality online learning programmes over the next three years, in addition to the support provided within existing faculties and professional services.
The initiative for Manchester Online seeks to establish a dedicated internal agency to expand our offerings for online education and lifelong learning in collaboration with a flexible partnership (flex partner).
Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity
The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2025 to 1 June 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
Submission
Tender submission deadline
14 April 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 May 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Please see tender documentation for evaluation information |
Price |
Weighting description
Please see tender documentation for evaluation information
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not Applicable
Contracting authority
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
- Companies House: RC000797
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
United Kingdom
Email: CDP@manchester.ac.uk
Website: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government