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Assessment Centre Experience Services - AWARD

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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22 Oct 2024 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester Metropolitan University has completed the procurement process for the "Assessment Centre Experience Services" tender, awarded to Gradcore Ltd. This contract involves organising mock assessment centres for approximately 2350 students yearly across various faculties, including Business & Law, Arts & Humanities, and the Manchester Fashion Institute. The procurement, classified under education and training services, followed an open procedure and covers a contract period from 22 October 2024 to 22 October 2026. The main location for this service is the university's All Saints Campus in Greater Manchester, with a total contract value of £597,840. Key dates in the process included the tender period ending on 5 April 2024 and the award finalised on 1 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in providing large-scale assessment centres. Firms focusing on higher education and skills development are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. The agreement supports the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive option for those looking to expand their services within the educational sector. Businesses equipped to manage comprehensive training programs and tailored student engagement initiatives would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and development.

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Notice Title

Assessment Centre Experience Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Manchester Metropolitan University ('The University'), is seeking to appoint through a competitive tender process, a suitably qualified and experienced provider of Student Assessment Centre Experiences. The successful provider will be expected to organise a series of mock assessment centres for c2350 students per year. The intended audience for this initiative primarily comprises undergraduate students at Levels 5 and 6. The focus will be on students enrolled in programs within the Faculty of Business & Law and Arts & Humanities and the Manchester Fashion Institute.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-172fa9d5-e252-4924-9d77-a57486fc748d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a4e028-edee-42ac-ae02-62c7019a2ae6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£597,840 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2024 - 22 Oct 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jenny Lever
Contact Email
j.lever@mmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 247 1883

Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADCORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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