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University of South Wales · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

The University of South Wales (USW) is in the process of exploring Block and Flex delivery models as part of its 2030 Strategy. This model aims to offer immersive, sequential learning through a combination of block delivery and flexible learning, enhancing student experience and operational efficiency. In order to effectively implement this transition, a comprehensive assessment of the current estate is necessary to ensure the existing infrastructure can support the delivery model. The aim of the exercise is to conduct a feasibility study to assess space utilisation and operational adjustments required to meet the needs of the chosen delivery model. The aim to ro explore - x2 curriculum models, same academic calendar of 30 weeks (6 hours per day over 3 days- 3hrs face to face and 3hrs asyncronus) - To scope the curriculum model(s) within the current USW estate - To provide us with 3-4 year scenario of the curriculum model(s), increasing in the number of courses sequentially by approx. 25% each year. - Scheduling of new course portfolio (25%) carried out by USW staff in scheduling & estates team)

Classification

  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • CPV79000000 — Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
1974
Status
planning
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
26 May 2025, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2025, 23:59
Starts
1 Jun 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
72000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Entry 2
Id
79000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
015603-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
16 Apr 2025, 14:46

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
2 May 2025, 23:59
Description
USW are inviting interested suppliers to complete a RFI and for possible further engagement. Contact gemma.selway@southwales.ac.uk for a copy of the RFI, please complete and return before the18th April.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-CHC-1140312
Name
University of South Wales

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKL15
Country
GB
Locality
Pontypridd
Postal Code
CF37 1DL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
University of South Wales,, Finance Dept, Llantwit Road,

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking
Entry 2
Id
GB-WLS
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
1140312
Scheme
GB-CHC

Contact

Name
Gemma Selway

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Pontypridd · UKL15 · CF37 1DL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-050429-2025-04-16T14:46:26+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·