Planning

Guardianship Services: Information Request

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

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Planning

20 Apr 2018 at 10:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is currently initiating a procurement process for Guardianship Services aimed at providing support for their international students under the age of 18. This information request, classified under Higher Education Services and Social Work-related services, is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 4th May 2018. The procurement process is designed to gather data on potential partners that can offer services, assisting the University in selecting appropriate guardians for students during their minority. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their details, particularly regarding staff training and support services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support and guardianship services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in managing youth services, educational liaison, and those equipped to develop tailored training programs for guardianship services would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. By participating, businesses can expand their reach within the education sector and establish partnerships with a reputable institution, ultimately fostering growth and enhancing their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Guardianship Services: Information Request

Notice Description

This is a request for information: Lancaster University is seeking a preferred partner(s) to provide Guardianship Services to our International students under the age of 18 and would like to better understand the available services and suppliers currently in the market. The preferred partner(s) information will be provided to parents who are seeking to obtain a UK guardian for their child during the period of their minority. Further details can be found in the attachment. INFORMATION REQUEST The University would like to receive information from interested parties regarding the type and level of service provided, particularly where this relates to support provided to other HE institutions. Of specific interest would be information relating to the training provided to staff, the type of liaison services offered to parents and the systems used to manage and supervise students. Please send all information/answers to CAROL JONES, Head of Student Wellbeing - c.e.jones@lancaster.ac.uk 01524 593046 Additional information: This is not a request for tender, but an information gathering exercise to both better understand what suppliers can offer and find suppliers to include in quotation (non-tender) process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f012d3b-f72a-416e-ba2d-d296766385d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a63c811f-eef0-4abb-b639-cfd87db4b63d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

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