Scope
Description
The University of Bath is seeking a Partner to support our international student recruitment ambitions through the creation of an embedded International Pathway College (IPC) on or close to the University campus.
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Total value (estimated)
- £65,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2031
- Possible extension to 5 January 2036
- 10 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
It is anticipated that the contract term will be for an initial period of 10 years with a built in review point at 5 years. The option to continue for the second 5 year period of the 10 year contract will be subject to assessment of agreed targets and KPIs and discussed through joint governance. The University reserves the right to award extension periods after the first 5 years as individual extensions of 1 year or one single extension of 5 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 July 2025, 3:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
11 July 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Proposal | Quality |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Cost of Service Provision | Cost of Service |
Cost | 40.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Invitation to Tender published for UoB Foundation Partner Procurement Project
Deadline for return of tenders and for tenderers to submit their proposals. University of Bath to review compliant bids, request clarifications and potentially shortlist compliant bidders for Stage 2 (if applicable)
Stage 2 - Shortlisted Bidders - Highest ranking Bidders to present and clarify their proposals
Continued Clarifications where required
Award
Contract commencement
Contracting authority
University of Bath
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNGV-7869-ZHZQ
Finance & Procurement
Bath
BA2 7AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government