Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Finance Office, Cae Derwen, College Road
Bangor
LL57 2DG
UK
Telephone: +44 1248382057
E-mail: n.h.day@bangor.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL12
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.bangor.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Online Programme Delivery Partner
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Bangor University wishes to engage an experienced online programme delivery partner to support the University in adapting and delivering in-demand bilingual (Welsh and English) online programmes of learning. In doing so, the partner will support the University in increasing student enrolments and tuition fee revenue.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80430000
80420000
79340000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL12
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bangor University wishes to engage an experienced online programme delivery partner to support the University in adapting and delivering bilingual (Welsh and English) online programmes of learning. In doing so, the partner will support the University in increasing student enrolments and tuition fee revenue.
Bangor University requires a partner that has proven marketing, student recruitment, technical and pedagogical expertise, and experience in the field of online higher education, including a track record in both the UK and international markets. We seek a partner with a proven delivery model that meets the needs of students both in terms of flexible access to their chosen programme, utilising a suitable model of module and programme delivery that works across international time zones, and that enables a high-quality online student experience that meets their academic needs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 120
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Bangor University may extend the contract for an additional 60 months subject to satisfactory performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
24/02/2022
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
24/02/2022
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Further notices will be issued in either January 2032 (if extension is not granted) or January 2037.
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117804
(WA Ref:117804)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/01/2022