Award

590 - Graduate Support Services

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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29 Nov 2021 at 16:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is seeking to enhance support for its 2021 graduates through a tender titled "590 - Graduate Support Services." This procurement process falls under the education and training services category, with a contract value of £200,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 15 June 2021, with the contract period starting on 20 October 2021 and concluding on 8 November 2022. The tender took place in Birmingham, England, and is currently complete.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in education consulting, career development services, or job placement assistance. Businesses with expertise in providing tailored support for recent graduates, especially those addressing underemployment and unemployment challenges, would find this tender appealing. Collaborating with Aston University could facilitate access to a new clientele and enhance visibility within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

590 - Graduate Support Services

Notice Description

The class of 2021 graduates are facing the most difficult labour market any graduating cohort has faced. Within this context, Aston University is seeking to provide additional support for 2021 graduates and, as part of this overall increased support, we wish to partner with an external consultancy to work with our overall cohort of graduates, as well as providing targeted additional support for those who are either underemployed or unemployed with a view to progressing them into positive destinations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a48b4ea-7391-4bf5-a697-2a6bc4574cd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2021 - 8 Nov 2022 1-2 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADCORE

Further Information

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