Delivery Partner for the University of Strathclyde Business School (SBS) MBA Centre in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Concepts

• strathclyde business school
• glasgow
• education administration
• mba centre
• university of strathclyde’s business school
• university of strathclyde business school
• university of strathclyde
• mba programme
• delivery partner
• business school

Location

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Description

The University of Strathclyde’s Business School (SBS) is currently undertaking a market scoping exercise to understand levels of interest in working with the University to establish a SBS MBA Centre in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to deliver the University of Strathclyde’s MBA Programme. Interested parties should note services to be provided under any future arrangement may not be subject to the obligations of the Public Contracts(Scotland) Regulations 2015 and that the publication of this notice does not imply that these Regulations shall apply.

Total Quantity or Scope

Th The University of Strathclyde’s Business School (SBS) is currently considering opening a Centre in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to deliver the University of Strathclyde’s MBA (the Programme). The triple accredited (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) Programme will be developed and delivered by Strathclyde Business School academics. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive a University of Strathclyde degree. In return for a percentage of the programme fee, the delivery partner will – with the support and direction of Strathclyde Business School Glasgow campus staff - administer the programme locally. Primary responsibilities include the provision of suitable facilities from which to operate and staff to recruit and market the programme. The partner will also financially administer the programme including the collection of tuition fees and provide local pastoral and learning support to the students. This centre will assist SBS in the local delivery of the MBA programme, initially in Riyadh, but the potential exists for supporting delivery of other postgraduate and executive education programmes and from further regional centres within KSA in the future. To assist in a market scoping exercise, SBS would like to invite expressions of interest from organisations or individuals who are based in KSA and could see themselves as a suitable partner to deliver this initiative. Experience of managing higher education programmes, managing the operations of an educational establishment/ centre or familiarity of how international academic centre operation is managed is essential. It is desirable that the partner has a good understanding of the educational regulatory landscape in country and the Government approvals and licenses that will be required to allow the centre to open and operate. Additional information: Please refer to information contained within the short description section of this notice and note that the publication of this notice does not imply that any resulting contract will be subject to obligations of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

CPV Codes

• 75121000 - Administrative educational services
• 80000000 - Education and training services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Parties noting interest will be contacted by the University and may be required to provide additional information to allow validation of their ability to deliver the requirements of this notice. Such information is considered as market consultation and may be used to prepare the procurement activity. Please note, the University will only engage with organisations that have registered an interest in the PIN by 23rd July 2021. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=657822. (SC Ref:657822)