Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Reading
Millier Building, P.O. Box 227, Whiteknights
Reading
RG6 6AB
Contact
Aart Knight
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
AHEP Portal
Reference number
UOR-PRO-23-054
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Army Higher Education Pathway is a programme that provides opportunities for approved members of the British Army and selected international Armed Forces to study for degrees awarded by Henley Business School, University of Reading, while continuing their normal employment and progressing through their careers. AHEP offers a high degree of flexibility to learners, building on and accrediting work-based learning and Army Career Stage 1 courses. The academic content is delivered online. Since its launch in 2018 AHEP has been supported by a technology solution which bridges Henley/University of Reading systems (SITS - student record system and Canvas – VLE) and the MOD network. This is achieved through the AHEP Portal, a bespoke solution which also provides a custom designed front-end for students.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Army Higher Education Pathway is a programme that provides opportunities for approved members of the British Army and selected international Armed Forces to study for degrees awarded by Henley Business School, University of Reading, while continuing their normal employment and progressing through their careers. AHEP offers a high degree of flexibility to learners, building on and accrediting work-based learning and Army Career Stage 1 courses. The academic content is delivered online. Since its launch in 2018 AHEP has been supported by a technology solution which bridges Henley/University of Reading systems (SITS - student record system and Canvas – VLE) and the MOD network. This is achieved through the AHEP Portal, a bespoke solution which also provides a custom designed front-end for students.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
18 May 2023
End date
5 September 2032
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
SUBJECT TO EXTENSIONS AS PER CONTRACT TERMS
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.1.2) 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
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
27 June 2023
Local time
12:00pm
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
Tender must be valid until: 13 November 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 June 2023
Local time
12:05pm
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.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Reading
Reading
Country
United Kingdom