Tender

Invitation to bid, Grant Competition to provide a programme of advice and support to international students 2021

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

17 Dec 2020 at 18:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently conducting a tender for a grant competition titled "Invitation to bid, Grant Competition to provide a programme of advice and support to international students 2021." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and aims to enhance the experience of international students in England. The tender documents were published on 17th December 2020, and the deadline for submissions is 4th February 2021. The contract will run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The procurement process is classified under 'Other - Grant Competition' and invites bids from organisations with relevant expertise.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on educational support, information services, or counselling aimed at international students. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Success in this bid could expand a business’s network within the education sector and allow it to play a vital role in enhancing international student services across various regions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to bid, Grant Competition to provide a programme of advice and support to international students 2021

Notice Description

The Department for Education is looking to award grant funding to a single operator to support a programme that provides prospective and current international students in England with independent information, advice and guidance on a range of topics and rules affecting them, including but not limited to: preparation for, arrival in, and studying/living in England. The Grant activities are intended to contribute to improving international higher education student experience throughout the student journey, in line with objectives set out in the International Education Strategy, and Department for Education policy objectives more broadly. Additional information: Please read the instructions regarding the bidding procedures carefully within the ITB documents. To gain access to the documents please register your details within the Department's eTendering portal "JAGGAER": https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c40e52c-5b63-478c-8ab1-bf555f81cb54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149f99a4-902a-429e-9646-de4665af6759
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Grant Competition ITB- Invitation to Bid
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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