Tender

Assessment Centre Experience - 2019

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

18 Apr 2019 at 15:31

Tender

16 Apr 2019 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire is seeking a contractor to manage its Assessment Centre Experience events for up to 3,220 second-year students, scheduled for November 2019 and potentially November 2020, depending on funding. The events aim to simulate real-life interview situations, presentations, and group exercises to better prepare students for their future careers. Interested parties should note that the deadline for tender submissions is 20th May 2019 at 12 noon, with relevant documents available for download until 13th May 2019. The contract will take place at a venue located near Hatfield, Hertfordshire and falls under the open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing event management services, consultancy, and recruitment training. Companies proficient in sourcing suitable venues and operating large-scale events will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. With a contract value of up to £480,000, suppliers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, contributing their skills to enhance the career readiness of students through comprehensive assessment centre experiences.

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Notice Title

Assessment Centre Experience - 2019

Notice Description

The University's Careers and Employment team are looking to appoint a Contractor to manage the delivery of Assessment Centre Experience events for up to 3220 second year students, in November 2019 and (subject to funding) November 2020. The event should simulate real-life interviews, presentations and group exercises to help them prepare for their graduate careers. The tender requirements for the delivery of the event includes the sourcing of a suitable venue near Hatfield, Hertfordshire. TENDER RETURN ***The tender return deadline is 20th May 2019 at 12 noon*** Tender documents shall be available for download until 13th May at 11.59pm. The deadline for Clarifications is 15th May at 12 noon. Additional information: Please go to the University's e-tendering website - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire. You should then click on the Current Tenders link where you can view the project details, and, if the project is of further interest, express an interest and register your organisation with our e-tendering system. Once your registration has been accepted, and you have received your login details by email, you can login to view the full tender documentation by clicking on the My Tenders link. Please note: if you have already registered on the University of Hertfordshire e-tendering portal there is no need to re-register. Simply login using your existing details. An e-mail to the buying organisation requesting inclusion is not acceptable. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4d64c2-9ad3-417f-9647-0ec944cbf7f9
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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