SU121(26) Online Learning - Design and Development

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