Tender

Apprenticeship and Executive Education Programmes Support Services

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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Tender

20 Aug 2019 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading is procuring support services for its Apprenticeship and Executive Education programmes, designated under ID UOR-PRO-20-001. This tender, categorized under management-related services, has a total contract value of £3 million with a minimum value of £2 million. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with bids accepted until 23 September 2019. The contract is set to commence on 15 November 2019 and will continue until 30 November 2028, specifically aimed at providers capable of managing project operations and engaging with the apprenticeship sector. The location for delivery is identified under postal code RG6 in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with submissions required through the in-tend platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in management consultancy, education, and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in project management and external stakeholder engagement could be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will be tasked with enhancing the delivery of approved training programmes and managing critical business development activities, making it an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the educational services sector.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship and Executive Education Programmes Support Services

Notice Description

The University is a registered Approved Training Provider (RoATP) delivering Apprenticeship Levy programmes through Henley Business School at levels 5, 6 and 7. The University wishes to appoint a single, experienced external Provider to; 1. Manage the effective operation and delivery of the Project Management Office. 2. External Engagement with the Apprenticeship sector, 3. Account Management and Business Development. For the full specification please refer to document Invitation to Tender (schedule 2). Available once you have registered an interest in the tender through in-tend. Additional information: Please go to www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading and click on tenders and then express interest. You will then need to check your still logged in and go to My Tenders to view the documents. Delivery Notes To be submitted through intend www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f82a363-8900-47bd-9767-acc3e95fc164
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79420000 - Management-related services

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKS
Postcode
RG6
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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