Award

2324-11-SSA-LJ Solicitors Qualification training provider

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 09:33

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2024 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has completed the procurement process for a Solicitors Qualification training provider, intended to develop a new LLM postgraduate course within the Institute of Law & Justice. This open procedure, classified under higher education services, was awarded on 30th August 2025 to BARBRI Global Limited. The contract is valued at £1,250,000 and spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. The project, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, was initially published on 11th July 2024, with the tender period ending on 12th August 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within professional training and educational technology sectors. Companies equipped to provide multi-faceted online training systems and student support services are well-suited to benefit. Additionally, the project is open to SMEs and VCSEs, allowing businesses of various scales to contribute to and capitalize on the strategic development of legal education at Sheffield Hallam University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2324-11-SSA-LJ Solicitors Qualification training provider

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University has a number of strategic priorities that derive directly from a tailored law portfolio which utilises the HKC brand and the creation of a law school in the new Institute of Law & Justice. Central to this strategy is the creation of a new LLM postgraduate course (Solicitors Qualifying Examination "SQE" part 1 & 2) to provide "a cradle to qualification" for students who want to become solicitors. We require a supplier to provide the SQE preparation training elements which will form part of the LLM Solicitors Qualification Examination. The requirement is for a supplier to provide: * Professional training via an online system which students can access independently * A readily accessible online support service for system issues * Professional support for students for academic issues relating to the training provided * Involvement in a review of the Sheffield Hallam University course design and be involved in the development of the other law modules provided by SHU which form the LLM award. Application via Sheffield Hallam's In-Tend system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43fd8cc3-03bb-4f5b-9848-38bad2bc04f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0c5173-0a9f-4e48-89b8-9675928cf074
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01142256899

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARBRI GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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