Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
40 George Street, Procurement Department
Glasgow
G1 1QE
procurement.enquiries@strath.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 1415484451
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
Delivery Partner for the University of Strathclyde Business School (SBS) MBA Centre in Kazakhstan
Reference number
This notice is published for Market Research Purposes Only
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Strathclyde’s Business School (SBS) is considering opening a centre in Kazakhstan to deliver the University of Strathclyde’s MBA (the Programme).
Interested parties should note services to be provided under any future arrangement may not be subject to the obligations of Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and that the publication of this notice does not imply that these Regulations apply.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- 1A - Kosovo
Main site or place of performance
Kazakhstan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Strathclyde’s Business School (SBS) is currently considering opening a Centre in Kazakhstan to deliver the University of Strathclyde’s MBA (the Programme). The triple accredited (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) Programme will be developed and delivered by Strathclyde Business School academics. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive a University of Strathclyde degree.
In return for a percentage of the programme fee, the delivery partner will – with the support and direction of Strathclyde Business School Glasgow campus staff - administer the programme locally. Primary responsibilities include the provision of suitable facilities from which to operate and staff to recruit and market the programme. The partner will also financially administer the programme including the collection of tuition fees and provide local pastoral and learning support to the students.
This centre will assist SBS in the local delivery of the MBA programme but the potential exists for supporting delivery of other postgraduate and executive education programmes in the future. To assist in a market scoping exercise SBS would like to invite expressions of interest from organisations or individuals who are based in Kazakhstan and could see themselves as suitable partners to deliver this initiative. Experience of managing higher education programmes, managing the operations of an educational establishment/ centre or familiarity of how international academic centre operation is managed is essential. It is desirable that the partner has a good understanding of the educational regulatory landscape in country and the Government approvals and licenses that will be required to allow the centre to open and operate.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to information contained within the short description section of this notice and note that the publication of this notice does not imply that any resulting contract will be subject to obligations of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 October 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Parties noting interest will be contacted by the University and may be required to provide additional information to allow validation of their ability to deliver the requirements of this notice. Such information is considered as market consultation and may be used to prepare the procurement activity.
Please note, the University will only engage with organisations that have registered an interest in the PIN by 7th August 2021.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=659042.
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