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Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)1 Preparation Course Delivery

SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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22 Oct 2021 at 08:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solent University has awarded a contract for the delivery of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)1 Preparation Course, aimed at preparing students for entry into the UK legal profession. This contract falls under the e-learning services category and will be delivered virtually. The procurement process has concluded, with the award date recorded on 8th October 2021. The contract, which spans from 1st April 2022 to 30th June 2027, has been granted using a direct award method, emphasising transparency in the allocation process.

This awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those focused on e-learning and vocational training. As the course will be delivered online, suppliers with experience in providing virtual education, adult education at the university level, and personal development training are particularly well-suited to engage with such tenders. Given the anticipated value exceeding £25,000 based on student uptake, this contract could be lucrative for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) able to offer innovative and effective training solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)1 Preparation Course Delivery

Notice Description

The Supplier has been appointed to deliver the Solicitors Qualifying Examination 1 Preparation Course to its Students, to prepare them for entry into the legal profession in the UK. The SQE1 Prep Course will be delivered virtually. This contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency Purposes only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793d592c-3f07-409e-8c75-7e606def3632
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80530000 - Vocational training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 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
SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Inez Scudder
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
023 8201 3604

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COLLEGE OF LEGAL PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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