Scope
Reference
SU121(26)
Description
The University is seeking to award a 3-year contract, to commence in April 2026 with an option to extend beyond the initial 3-year period for a further period of 2 years (3+1+1) to develop and execute comprehensive design and development services for online learning programmes.
Swansea University intends to launch Swansea University Online in September 2026. This ambitious programme for online learning will enhance and diversify the university’s educational portfolio and ensure that it remains relevant and attractive to the needs of all learners.
Swansea University Online will combine the university’s existing expertise in educational innovation with external commercial partnership to support the design, development, and production of a portfolio of high quality online Postgraduate Taught (PGT) programmes, at scale and at pace. The intention is to deliver seven new postgraduate taught programmes for both the UK and international markets from September 2026 to April 2029, followed by an expansion into the undergraduate course. Marketing and Recruitment for the first programmes is intended to commence in Spring 2026.
This tender is being run as a Light Touch Contract pursuant to section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023.
In line with Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5, for any future procurement of additional or repeat goods, services or works we reserve the right to directly award under sch5 para.8 a) and b).
This tender is being run on eTenderWales portal
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
Please ensure that you follow the eTendering portal instructions carefully to ensure that your completed tender is correctly saved and successfully submitted. Should you require assistance, please refer to the online “HELP FOR SUPPLIERS” in the first instance. Any further problems should be directed to the eTendering helpdesk, available Mon-Fri from 8am to 6pm on:
Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk
Telephone: 0800 069 8634
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
- Possible extension to 30 April 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1 + 1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 March 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 March 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All Tender documents and tender responses are via eTenderWales portal. https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html Please ensure that you follow the eTendering portal instructions carefully to ensure that your completed tender is correctly saved and successfully submitted. Should you require assistance, please refer to the online “HELP FOR SUPPLIERS” in the first instance. Any further problems should be directed to the eTendering helpdesk, available Mon-Fri from 8am to 6pm on: Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk Telephone: 0800 069 8634
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price |
Price | 30.00% |
| Design and Development Approach and Expertise | Design and Development Approach and Expertise |
Quality | 20.00% |
| Account Management and Contract Mobilisation | Account Management and Contract Mobilisation |
Quality | 20.00% |
| Case Studies and Experience | Case Studies and Experience |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Technical Expertise | Technical Expertise |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Training and Knowledge Share | Training and Knowledge Share |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Preliminary market engagement exercise has not been carried out on this occasion due to timescales involved for tender publication.
Contracting authority
Swansea University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTNV-7472-GRTW
Procurement, Finance Dept.
Swansea
SA2 8PP
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk
Region: UKL18 - Swansea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales