Online Distance Learning Services Framework

Tender description

The University of Birmingham is one of the UK's largest providers of distance learning and we have bold ambitions to further grow our online learning portfolio and online student community. To support this ambition, we wish to engage with relevant suppliers who share our desire to develop and deliver high quality online learning experiences. The intention is to establish a framework agreement with a suitably qualified supplier (or suppliers) who will be able to provide one or more services that will augment inhouse provision. It is anticipated that services required may include, but not necessarily limited to, the following broad areas of provision: · Market insight - access to data and analysis of the global market for online learning. · Student acquisition - including marketing, recruitment, and enrolment. · Course design and production - learning design and media production. · Student support and retention services - front line support and triage of student queries. Lot 1: The University of Birmingham is one of the UK's largest providers of distance learning and we have bold ambitions to further grow our online learning portfolio and online student community. To support this ambition, we wish to engage with relevant suppliers who share our desire to develop and deliver high quality online learning experiences. The intention is to establish a framework agreement with a suitably qualified supplier (or suppliers) who will be able to provide one or more services that will augment inhouse provision. It is anticipated that services required may include, but not necessarily limited to, the following broad areas of provision: · Market insight - access to data and analysis of the global market for online learning. · Student acquisition - including marketing, recruitment, and enrolment. · Course design and production - learning design and media production. · Student support and retention services - front line support and triage of student queries. We would therefore welcome the opportunity for potential suppliers of these services to help us refine these requirements and explore appropriate business models through a Competitive Procedure with negotiation.