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Zero Gravity (University Access) and Apprenticeship Support

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2024 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of Zero Gravity (University Access) and Apprenticeship Support services. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 31st October 2025, with a potential extension of up to two months at the council's discretion. The procurement stage has passed, with the contract awarded to Zero Gravity HQ. This opportunity was made available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is categorised under the CPV code 80300000 for higher education services. The tender period ended on 1st February 2024.

This procurement opportunity provides a chance for businesses within the higher education services sector, especially those focusing on Zero Gravity support and apprenticeship services, to expand their operations. Companies that offer tailored services for university access and apprenticeship support, particularly those able to cater to a large-scale operation like Zero Gravity HQ, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. With Doncaster Council's decision to broaden their program reach, this contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses targeting young people in the education sector, aiming to serve a wider student population.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Zero Gravity (University Access) and Apprenticeship Support

Notice Description

Doncaster Council Previously funded the Zero Gravity to enhance its free access offers, under the Opportunity Area Funding. Summary of Historic work and impact can be found within Background papers in section 4 of this decision record. Currently the basic zero-gravity offer is available year on year but continues to benefit students who meet the eligibility criteria only (from low socio-economic backgrounds but are high performing at GCSE). We have an opportunity to focus this work for Doncaster to expand to all year 12 students regardless of eligibility (estimated 1820 young people).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25b0d0fa-cfb7-49e3-a308-e1c264f40c8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 1-2 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZERO GRAVITY HQ

Further Information

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