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SU121(26) Online Learning - Design and Development

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Deadline
22 days left
March 26, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
017354-2026
Value
£1,440,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
Organization
Swansea University
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 26, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 19, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 26, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 30, 2026

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Budget
£1,440,000
Duration
36 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The University is seeking to award a 3-year contract, to commence in April 2026 with an option to extend beyond the initial 3-year period for a further period of 2 years (3+1+1) to develop and execute comprehensive design and development services for online learning programmes. Swansea University intends to launch Swansea University Online in September 2026. This ambitious programme for online learning will enhance and diversify the university’s educational portfolio and ensure that it remains relevant and attractive to the needs of all learners. Swansea University Online will combine the university’s existing expertise in educational innovation with external commercial partnership to support the design, development, and production of a portfolio of high quality online Postgraduate Taught (PGT) programmes, at scale and at pace. The intention is to deliver seven new postgraduate taught programmes for both the UK and international markets from September 2026 to April 2029, followed by an expansion into the undergraduate course. Marketing and Recruitment for the first programmes is intended to commence in Spring 2026. This tender is being run as a Light Touch Contract pursuant to section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023. In line with Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5, for any future procurement of additional or repeat goods, services or works we reserve the right to directly award under sch5 para.8 a) and b). This tender is being run on eTenderWales portal https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html Please ensure that you follow the eTendering portal instructions carefully to ensure that your completed tender is correctly saved and successfully submitted. Should you require assistance, please refer to the online “HELP FOR SUPPLIERS” in the first instance. Any further problems should be directed to the eTendering helpdesk, available Mon-Fri from 8am to 6pm on: Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk Telephone: 0800 069 8634

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Requirements & Qualifications

17 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (5)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (5)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS5
--Tender must be submitted via the eTenderWales portal: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
--Follow eTendering portal instructions carefully for saving and submitting the completed tender.
--Assistance for eTendering portal issues can be found in the online “HELP FOR SUPPLIERS”.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[No specific mandatory exclusion grounds detailed in the provided text]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Must be able to develop and execute comprehensive design and development services for online learning programmes.
--Must be able to support the design, development, and production of a portfolio of high quality online Postgraduate Taught (PGT) programmes, at scale and at pace.
--Must be able to deliver seven new postgraduate taught programmes for both the UK and international markets from September 2026 to April 2029.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Comprehensive design and development services for online learning programmes.
--Design, development, and production of high quality online Postgraduate Taught (PGT) programmes.
--Ability to deliver programmes at scale and at pace.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific financial requirements detailed in the provided text]

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for online learning design and development is generally well-structured with clear objectives and a defined scope. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on sustainability aspects.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender follows an open procedure and specifies a CPV code. Deadlines are provided, and the procedure is stated as 'Light Touch Contract' under the Procurement Act 2023. The reservation of rights for direct award in future procurements is noted. The absence of explicit mention of disputes or regulatory compliance issues in the provided data is positive.

Clarity80/100

The description of the project is clear, outlining the university's ambition for online learning, the scope of work (design, development, production of PGT programmes), and the timeline. The AI-extracted requirements provide a good overview of the expected capabilities. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria could lead to ambiguity in how bids will be assessed.

•Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and deadlines. The description is detailed. However, the tender documents themselves are not accessible or summarized, which impacts the completeness of the information available for analysis. Financial requirements are not detailed.

•No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is open and uses an e-procurement portal, promoting accessibility. The estimated value is disclosed. The requirements are generally focused on capabilities and experience, not tailored to specific companies. The reservation of rights for direct award in future procurements, while a legal provision, could be perceived as less transparent for potential future engagements.

Practicality65/100

The tender is conducted via an e-procurement portal (eTenderWales), which is a positive for e-submission. However, the 'Issues' section flags 'No e-submission', which contradicts the portal information. The contract start date and duration are specified. Financing information is not detailed.

•Contradiction regarding e-submission (portal mentioned, but flagged as 'No e-submission')
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and deadlines are populated. The contract duration and start date are logical. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The dates provided (submission deadline, contract start, contract duration) are consistent.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a lack of emphasis on sustainability criteria.

•Not green procurement
•No social criteria

Strengths

Clear project description and objectives
Use of e-procurement portal
Defined contract duration and start date
CPV code provided

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
No document content available for detailed review
Lack of explicit sustainability criteria
Potential contradiction regarding e-submission

Recommendations

1. Specify clear evaluation criteria to ensure transparency.
2. Provide access to or summaries of tender documents.
3. Incorporate sustainability and innovation criteria where applicable.

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