University of Warwick Tender for Business Simulation Module Design
Summary
The University of Warwick has published a tender notice for the design and facilitation of business simulation modules for its Business in Practice and Marketing and Strategy in Practice courses. The tender is split into two lots and aims to establish a three-year agreement commencing in August 2026.
What changed
The University of Warwick has issued a tender notice (Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-021283) seeking service providers for the design and facilitation of business simulation modules. The requirement is divided into two lots: Business in Practice (BIP) and Marketing and Strategy in Practice (MSIP). The university intends to establish an agreement starting around August 2026 for an initial three-year term, with module delivery expected in June 2027.
Interested parties are directed to the In-tend system for full tender documents and to submit any queries. The University of Warwick clarifies that it is not a contracting authority under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. Potential bidders should review the tender documents for specific submission requirements and deadlines, although a specific compliance deadline is not explicitly stated in this notice, the effective date of the tender publication is March 10, 2026.
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- Review tender documents for the design and facilitation of business simulation modules.
- Register on the In-tend system for further information and to submit queries.
- Prepare and submit bids according to the specifications outlined in the tender documents.
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Tender
Tender for the Provision of Business Simulation Module Design and Facilitation Services for Business in Practice (BIP – IB9SF0) and Marketing and Strategy in Practice (MSIP – IB9BF0) Modules.
- UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-021283
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06662b
Published 10 March 2026, 11:43am
Last edited 10 March 2026, 12:03pm
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Scope Lots (2)
- Lot 1. Business in Practise (BIP)
- Lot 2. Marketing and Strategy in Practice (MSIP)
Participation Submission Award criteria Other information Procedure Documents Contracting authority
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Scope
Reference
CDC-12-25-WBS-BIP-MSIP-HC
Description
The University of Warwick is seeking an experience Service Provider/s, with the aim to purchase an advanced, innovative and interactive Business Simulation module packages, delivered to students enrolled on IB9SF0 – Business in Practice (BIP) and IB9SF0 – Marketing and Strategy in Practice (MSIP). This requirement is split into 2 Lots as each module focusing on a different subject area and scope. The intension is to establish an agreement, commencing around in August 2026 for an initial 3-year term, ahead of the first student selection in October 2026, with delivery over approximately 2 weeks in June 2027.
Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure.
The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.
Total value (estimated)
- £246,000 excluding VAT
- £295,200 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 1 August 2031
- 5 years, 1 day Description of possible extension:
3+1+1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Educational software package
Internet and intranet software package
Business intelligence software package
Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Educational software development services
License management software development services
Education and training services
E-learning services
Contract locations
- UKG33 - Coventry
Lot 1. Business in Practise (BIP)
Description
The Business in Practice module brings together students from 8 different Masters programmes at Warwick Business School, and provides students with an alternative option to the dissertation. Whereas a dissertation would entail individual research, the Business in Practice module involves teamwork and a practical experience in a business simulation. We are seeking a provider to design and deliver this module.
Lot value (estimated)
- £142,000 excluding VAT
- £170,400 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Marketing and Strategy in Practice (MSIP)
Description
The Marketing and Strategy in Practice module provides students with an alternative option to the dissertation. Whereas a dissertation would entail individual research, the Marketing and Strategy in Practice module involves teamwork and a practical experience in a business simulation. We are seeking a provider to design and deliver this module.
Lot value (estimated)
- £104,000 excluding VAT
- £124,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Business in Practise (BIP)
Lot 2. Marketing and Strategy in Practice (MSIP)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
7 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submission address: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Technical and Service Requirements | 70% | Quality |
| Cost | 30% | Cost |
Weighting description
70% Technical and Service, 30% Cost
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
- Companies House: RC000678 University House, Kirby Corner Road
Coventry
CV4 8UW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Charlotte Davies-Colley
Telephone: 02476522416
Email: Charlotte.Davies-Colley@warwick.ac.uk
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk /
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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