Tender

2196 Provision of Design and Delivery of Employability Programmes at De Montfort University, Leicester

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

21 Feb 2024 at 14:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University is inviting tenders for the provision of Design and Delivery of Employability Programmes. The university seeks a single supplier to design and deliver bespoke overseas employability-focused programmes for students, particularly in South East Asia and Latin America. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a tender period ending on 13th March 2024. The contract period is expected to start on 1st May 2024 and end on 30th April 2027. The main procurement category is services within the education and training services industry.

This tender opportunity offers SMEs a chance to compete for designing and delivering employability programmes overseas. Businesses with expertise in employability and internationalisation, especially in South East Asia and Latin America, are well-suited to bid for this contract. De Montfort University aims to enhance graduate outcomes and student employability through this initiative, providing an opportunity for businesses to contribute to these objectives and grow their operations in the education and training services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2196 Provision of Design and Delivery of Employability Programmes at De Montfort University, Leicester

Notice Description

De Montfort University (DMU), and Global Mobility Office are looking for a single supplier who meets the requirements to design & deliver a range of bespoke overseas employability-focused programmes for students that align with University's strategic objectives. Recognising the objectives at De Montfort University to improve graduate outcomes and boost student employability alongside our desire to internationalise the student experience we have a specific requirement for a provider who has expertise in both fields - employability and internationalisation. DMU currently runs a successful mobility programme, DMU Global, however in some regions we lack the knowledge and expertise to deliver programmes, in particular South East Asia and Latin America. Finding a provider that has in-country knowledge in these regions, staff on the ground, and links with business and local organisations to be able to create bespoke, impactful programmes is our main requirement. Full details of the University's requirements can be found in the Specification (Schedule 2). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72cb9e07-a28c-4a03-ae8f-7e7df51a8033
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d959eebe-dad6-4146-8985-4ea0d2a0df1d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rajbinder Athwal
Contact Email
rajbinder.athwal@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01162577758

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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