Planning

UOW980 - Continuing Professional Development Portal

  • University of Worcester

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-046893

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05834f

Published 7 August 2025, 12:56pm



Scope

Description

To support the University's ambitious growth targets in its short-course portfolio the University now seeks a modern, web-based platform that can both showcase CPD opportunities and provide a simple applicant experience from first enquiry to confirmed enrolment. The chosen solution must present course information in an engaging, searchable format, guide applicants through a concise application journey, and support secure online payment - whether the learner is self-funded or sponsored by an employer or a third-party organisation.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 2 March 2026 to 2 March 2031
  • Possible extension to 1 March 2033
  • 7 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 72212931 - Training software development services
  • 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations
  • 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Engagement

Engagement deadline

1 September 2025

Engagement process description

Questionairre to be completed. Clarification / Open day 24th September 2025

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/.


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

11 November 2025


Contracting authority

University of Worcester

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYJR-8772-LLDP

Henwick Grove

Worcester

WR2 6AJ

United Kingdom

Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government