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NU/1897 Professional Skills and Career Development Platform

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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16 May 2023 at 07:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the provision of a professional skills and career development platform. The contract is valued at £157,200 GBP and will be in effect from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on April 18, 2023. The location of the contract is in England, United Kingdom, and it falls under the industry category of Education and training services.

This tender by Newcastle University presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing career training platforms to higher education organisations. Companies with a proven track record in developing comprehensive career and skills training resources, with seamless integration capabilities, would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration and the nature of the services required offer a stable partnership for a provider looking to contribute to professional development in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NU/1897 Professional Skills and Career Development Platform

Notice Description

Newcastle Business School is looking for a provider of a recognised career and skills training platform who has extensive experience of working with higher education organisations or similar. Your platform will seamlessly interface with a (or many) professional social networking site(s) that are well recognised by graduate recruiters and potential employers. Your coverage should be vast, and broad, covering tens of thousands of possible career and professional development videos and resources which a business graduate at any level of their educational journey may wish to access. This will be constantly developed and kept up to date. You will have an excellent and high quality website and phone app. Your platform will integrate seamlessly with our Canvas VLE and meet all our university requirements regarding accessibility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4932b0-1b9e-46ca-87b9-73052fb6da3a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKDIN

Further Information

Notice URLs

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