Online Programme Management (OPM) Partnership for Online Course Development

Concepts

• durham
• education and training
• online non-credit bearing courses
• online cpd
• outreach courses
• online course development
• fully online postgraduate programmes
• academic development
• online programme management
• each individual programme

Location

Description

The University of Durham has a requirement to engage an Online Programme Management (OPM) partner to provide marketing, digital design and development of online non-credit bearing courses for external learners. Durham University seeks to expand its offering of high-quality online master's programmes, beyond the provision already supported in Durham University Business School (DUBS) and Arts and Humanities. In addition, Durham University has identified a desire to develop online CPD, executive education, and outreach courses that showcase Durham's strengths and contribute to local, national, and global knowledge and skills development. These initiatives have the potential to provide the University with additional income streams and raise the profile of Durham University both locally and globally in addition to other strategic benefits. The tender specification outline is focused on supporting the development of fully online postgraduate programmes. Durham University seeks a framework agreement which positions the chosen supplier as the preferred supplier for the development of 5-10 large scale postgraduate programmes over the next 5 years. It is envisioned that a framework agreement would be required, with the option to undertake variable approaches to course development from full service to single services depending upon the needs of each individual programme and our resource needs. As such, each programme would be considered an addendum to a master services agreement, and subject to negotiated terms of development and delivery. The chosen partner will work closely with colleagues in the Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD). To view all open tender negotiations including this one, see additional information links within this notice below. Durham University is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Other Information

Note: This opportunity is locked and will not open for supplier responses / bids until Monday, 6th May 12 noon (GMT). You can only view the tender requirements until this time. The University is intending to let this contract for a potential 5 years, with an optional 2 year extension although this can be discussed at the Negotiation phase of this procurement. This is a long term partnership arrangement which will require significant investment from the University and the Partner so a longer contract is required. To view all open tenders, including this one, and view supporting documentation follow the links above. You will be able to view and download the full tender documents from this site (RFN00028). Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to: steven.carter@durham.ac.uk The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Durham is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Negotiation Abstract link to view opportunity, tender and supporting documents and register as a supplier https://ehjb.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/NegotiationAbstracts?prcBuId=30... Supplier registration https://ehjb.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=... Tender document in full including T&Cs RFN00028_OPM Courses Draft Negotiation Tender.pdf Case study (response required as part of submission) OPM Case Study Evidence.docx Specification (requires response as part of submission) OPM Tender Specification.docx Guidance on how to view Durham University published contracts and associated documents Abstract - Viewing RFN published tender documentation.docx Guidance for suppliers in registering with Durham University for this opportunity Supplier Registration.docx Guidance for suppliers to complete a tender submission once they are a registered supplier with Durham University Create RFQ Supplier Response (3).docx Anti Bribery Policy AntiBriberyPolicyCouncilJuly2011 (1).pdf Financial extract of accounts Financial_Extract_of_Accounts (3).xls Supply chain code of conduct Supply_Chain_Code_of_Conduct (1).pdf Insurances Insurances (2).xlsx Non-Disclosure Agreement (information only at this stage) OPM New Mutual NDA Template.docx Required references to support bidding References.xlsx Data processing agreement DPA - OPM.pdf Data assessment questionnaire (supplier to complete as part of response) Data Assessment Questionnaire.xlsx