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Online Learning at Sussex

Descriptions

The University of Sussex (Sussex) is preparing to seek a partner for the provision of Online Programme Management (OPM) Services, with the current contract set to expire on 5 October 2027 and the new contract commencing on 6 October 2027.

 

Under the existing arrangement, Sussex has collaborated with a partner to deliver a portfolio of Masters-level degree courses accessible to students both nationally and internationally via online distance learning.

 

The current contract encompasses a range of services across three core areas.

• Marketing and Recruitment: Market Research and Strategy, Lead Generation, Inquiry Management, Admissions Support, Application Processing, Reporting and Analysis.

• Course Development and Delivery Model: Course Design and Development, Content Creation, Platform Integration, Technical Support, Continuous Improvement, Compliance and Reporting.

• Student Support: Induction and Orientation, Ongoing Support, Monitoring and Communication, Reporting.

 

As the end of the current collaboration approaches, Sussex is actively reviewing its strategy for online learning. The University's strategic aims are to establish a sustainable, high-quality online provision aligned with the University's strategic priorities, enhancing our institutional reputation globally. The provision will be future-ready in terms of modularity, flexibility, and compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Lifelong Learning Entitlement.

 

Further details regarding this engagement are available in the Instruction Document, which can be accessed via the e-sourcing portal, Proactis:

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/account/login

 

While participation in this engagement is not mandatory for involvement in any future procurement process, responses received will help inform the Contracting Authority about the level of market interest. Additionally, feedback from this engagement may help shape the final service requirements and inform the design of the forthcoming procurement strategy, ensuring it reflects both institutional priorities and sector best practice.

Timeline

Published Date :

2nd Oct 2025 Yesterday

Deadline :

31st Dec 2025 in a 2 months

Contract Start :

5th Oct 2027

Contract End :

5th Oct 2037

Tender Regions

Keywords

education policy administration

school regulation

academic support services

education licensing

curriculum oversight

exam body coordination

education sector governance

institutional approval services

public learning administration

training program certification

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Workflows

Status :

Open

Procedure :

N/A

Suitable for SME :

N/A

Nationwide :

No

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Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

PIN

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

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