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University of York - Transforming Online Education

  • First published: 24 July 2026
  • Last modified: 24 July 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-060a4e
Published by:
University of York
Authority ID:
AA20925
Publication date:
24 July 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK6
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
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Abstract

A high calibre, strategic partner to accelerate the growth and global reach of the University of York Online portfolio.With a mature and successful postgraduate online degree presence, the University plans to expand its current degreeportfolio and develop new offerings in short courses, stackables and micro-credentials. Our needs include an OfS registered (or in the process of OfS registration), innovative partner with a proven track record of delivering high-impact, data-driven marketing, lead generation and student recruitment at a global level across a diverse portfolio of degrees, micro credentials and short courses.We require excellent market insight, conversion management, the delivery of a seamless, high quality digital experience for learner recruitment, as well as having capabilities in B2B sales and recruitment. The University of York will remain the lead for all current academic pedagogy, teaching, and for the long term student success andpastoral journey.Following an initial phase of transition for our existing online programmes, we will take forward new developments including but not necessarily limited to:New and/or revised online Masters degreesUniversity- or partner-developed short courses, with credit-bearing options, that may provide pathways to degrees'Stackable' short courses and awardsInnovative use of AI to support programme development and delivery (content, assessment and feedback) and to enhance the student experience and progression.

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Procurement reference

UY PROC 1240

Procurement description

A high calibre, strategic partner to accelerate the growth and global reach of the University of York Online portfolio.

With a mature and successful postgraduate online degree presence, the University plans to expand its current degree

portfolio and develop new offerings in short courses, stackables and micro-credentials. Our needs include an OfS registered (or in the process of OfS registration), innovative partner with a proven track record of delivering high-impact, data-driven marketing, lead generation and student recruitment at a global level across a diverse portfolio of degrees, micro credentials and short courses.

We require excellent market insight, conversion management, the delivery of a seamless, high quality digital experience for learner recruitment, as well as having capabilities in B2B sales and recruitment.

The University of York will remain the lead for all current academic pedagogy, teaching, and for the long term student success and

pastoral journey.

Following an initial phase of transition for our existing online programmes, we will take forward new developments including but not necessarily limited to:

New and/or revised online Masters degrees

University- or partner-developed short courses, with credit-bearing options, that may provide pathways to degrees

'Stackable' short courses and awards

Innovative use of AI to support programme development and delivery (content, assessment and feedback) and to enhance the student experience and progression.

Contracting authority

University of York

Identification register:

  • GB-UKPRN
  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Heslington

Town/City: York

Postcode: YO10 5DD

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.york.ac.uk

UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10007167

NUTS code: UKE21

Email: procurement@york.ac.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Supplier

FUTURELEARN LIMITED

Identification register:

  • GB-COH
  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Buchanan House

Town/City: London

Postcode: EC1N 2HS

Country: United Kingdom

Companies House: 08324083

NUTS code: UKI31

Email: peter.reed@futurelearn.com

Type:

  • SME

Connected people/organisations

UK Academic Holdings

Companies House number 11104387

Registered address 30 Holborn, Buchanan House, London,

EC1N 2HS

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Contract

Transforming Online Education

ID: 1

Status: Pending

Related lots

1

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

07 August 2026, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

92000000 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
  • 80300000 - Higher education services

Delivery regions

  • UKE21 - York

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

10 August 2026, 00:00AM to 09 August 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 10 August 2041

Suppliers

  • GB-COH-08324083

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79340000 Advertising and marketing services Market and economic research; polling and statistics
80300000 Higher education services Education and training services

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