Tender

Requirement For contractors to deliver facilitation, drive peer conversations, 1-1 coaching and maintain networks

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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Tender

06 May 2021 at 10:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth is initiating a tender (ID: 20/CM/70) for contractors to deliver facilitation, peer conversations, and one-on-one coaching, as well as to maintain networks for its Faculty of Business and Law. This opportunity falls within the higher education services category and is particularly relevant in the South East region of England. The procurement process is conducted using the Light Touch Regime, with a tender submission deadline set for 27th May 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £500,000, commencing on 1st June 2021 and continuing until 1st June 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those offering training, adult education, and peer facilitation. Companies capable of delivering high-quality coaching and adept in managing networking activities are well-suited to participate. The University of Portsmouth's active engagement with multiple contracts indicates ongoing demand for experienced practitioners in this sector, creating a favourable environment for small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector organisations, to grow their operations through collaboration on this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Requirement For contractors to deliver facilitation, drive peer conversations, 1-1 coaching and maintain networks

Notice Description

The University of Portsmouth (specifically the Faculty of Business and Law) delivers business support programmes on behalf of Government, private businesses, local authorities and at the request of individuals. These programmes typically take the form of (but are not limited to) online and face to face sessions blended with 1- coaching, peer networking activities and online learning opportunities. The university is entering a period of increased activity with multiple contracts being developed and delivered that will require industry experienced practitioners able to converse and facilitate around an academic topic with their peers. The university is keen to develop resilience of resources in this area to ensure it can respond quickly to delivery requirements. The University is looking to set up an arrangement that they can easily call off to suitably qualified and experienced providers. This is being procured using the Light Touch Regime under the regulations. Additional information: To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef9341a9-af24-48c8-90a2-39e26ea0b489
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Light Touch Procurement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 1 Jun 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
023 9284 8484

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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