Aston University · Awarded contract

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Provision of Online Graduate and Postgraduate Educational Services by Aston University

Awarded 15 Dec 2023

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Awarded15 Dec 2023

Value£230,000,000.00

SupplierOnline Education Services Limited

AgencyAston University

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Expires in 9y 11mo12y 10mo term, 23% elapsed

Awarded 15 Dec 2023Expires 29 Sept 2036

About

Aston University awarded a contract to Online Education Services Limited for the provision of online educational services at graduate and postgraduate levels.

The services include acting as a college of Aston University by creating and adapting Aston University materials for online teaching, delivering online teaching from undergraduate to doctorate level, marketing courses to prospective students, providing admissions services, and offering student support services.

The contract value is AUD 230,000,000.

The University sought a provider capable of making a significant multimillion-pound upfront investment in infrastructure to support the contract.

Following market engagement, the University identified only one party with the capability and willingness to deliver the requirements.

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