Tender

International Virtual Internship Platform

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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Tender

28 Feb 2023 at 15:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is seeking a provider for an 'International Virtual Internship Platform' tender. The tender falls under the higher education services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £63,000 in GBP. The deadline for tender submissions is on 21st February, with a contract period starting on 1st April and ending on 5th June. The University is located in Salford, England, and is looking for a provider offering virtual placements globally, focusing on enhancing student employability skills across various industry sectors.

This tender by the University of Salford presents an opportunity for businesses offering e-learning and training services to expand their reach internationally. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses with experience in delivering virtual internships and supporting diverse organisational cultures, especially in the fields of Law, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Project Management, and International Business, are encouraged to express interest. The platform should provide mentorship and cultural support to students, fostering individual growth and enhancing employability skills within an accessible and interactive online environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Virtual Internship Platform

Notice Description

With internationalisation of education and learning, we are committed to develop our students into highly skilled graduates and global citizens. Enhancement in student employability skills through diverse work experience opportunities including placements and internships form key part of our offer. As a result, we are looking for a provider offering virtual placements across the globe, through relevant online platform. We are interested to hear from providers offering opportunity for students to experience new and diverse organisational cultures across the Middle East, Asia, China, Australia, India, Americas and many more. We are looking for relative products/services/platforms offering flexibility for students to undertake a virtual internship which aligns with their respective programme of study. This would include internships across multiple Industry Sectors, and must cover Law, Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain, Project Management, International Business and Strategy subject areas. The provider to support our ongoing EFMD accreditation supporting our culture environment. The offer should provide knowledge and understanding of varied cultural behaviours supporting individual students through the application process in order to increase students' employability skills. An online offer, that is easily accessible and managed through appropriate platform where students can record and monitor progress and interact via dashboard interventions. It should include mentorship to students during the virtual internship. Internships should also provide students with the opportunity to develop the following skills valued by employers. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e727a9e-e5f7-4434-909b-81142578d0c2
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

80300000 - Higher education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 5 Jun 2023 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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