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Notification of future Grant Competition for International Student Support and Guidance 2021

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Nov 2020 at 12:58

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a future grant competition titled "Notification of future Grant Competition for International Student Support and Guidance 2021", aimed at securing funding for services supporting international students across various aspects, including immigration policy and employability. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry and is expected to initiate on 7th December 2020, with grant funding estimated at £350,000 for the financial year 2021-2022, potentially extendable for another two years upon certain conditions. The contractual delivery will take place across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, starting from 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses focused on providing advice and support services for international students, particularly those situated in education consultancy, immigration, and financial advisory sectors. Companies that can deliver comprehensive support aligned with the objectives outlined in the International Education Strategy are well-suited to participate in this competition. The grant competition will employ an open bidding process via the Department's Jaggaer e-procurement system, encouraging both small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises to engage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Notification of future Grant Competition for International Student Support and Guidance 2021

Notice Description

The Department for Education is informing prospective bidders of a potential upcoming opportunity to secure grant funding to support the provision of specialist advice and support services for International Students. The Department intends to appoint a preferred bidder through open competition by Invitation to Bid (ITB). It is anticipated the competition will be published early December 2020. The Department's policy outcome is to support current and prospective international students with the provision of independent information, advice and broader support on a range of policy matters, rules and processes affecting them but not limited to: - Immigration Policy; - Student fees and Finance; - Employability; and - Factors contributing to/affecting student experience. The grant funding will be provided to the preferred bidder to deliver activities will contribute to improving international student experience across the whole 'student journey', in line with ambitions set out in the International Education Strategy, as well as wider government objectives. The estimated maximum grant value will be PS350,000 for the financial year 2021-2022. Optional extensions (up to a maximum of two years) will be incorporated into the grant. Optional extension will be subject to future Government Spending Review settlements, success in supporting policy outcomes and internal approvals. The grant competition will be managed through the Department's Jaggaer e-procurement system. Interested prospective bidders are advices to register on the system prior to the competition going live. ________________________________________ More information The grant competition documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge once the competition is live at: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address. ________________________________________ How to apply Bids or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26590b55-6521-453f-ad00-159b1d01bec4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15347c1a-d4a7-4c19-ada6-193451c21e01
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Dec 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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