Published date: 4 August 2020

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Awarded contract (published 15 February 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£5,000,000 to £15,000,000

Procurement reference

2020UoS-0152

Published date

4 August 2020

Closing date

3 September 2020

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 February 2021

Contract end date

31 August 2031

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive dialogue (above threshold)

Tenders are invited from pre-qualified suppliers after discussion of requirements and potential solutions.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The University of Southampton (UoS) has a strategic objective to increase the number of international students over the next five years whilst at the same time diversify both levels of study for students as well as the countries of origin. To achieve this target, the university aims to develop the international market by ensuring that there is a consistent pipeline of students to our programmes through Foundation and Pre-masters provision. Based on research and analysis we have identified there is value in developing a partnership with an external provider to design, develop and deliver our vision. The impact of Covid-19 has meant that there is more emphasis on realising this strategic objective since international fee income stability will be more important for sustainability in a post-pandemic world. We are therefore seeking to select a partner to deliver International Foundation and Pre-Masters programmes with us.

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About the buyer

Address

University Road
SOUTHAMPTON
SO171BJ
England

Email

e.raddon@soton.ac.uk