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Internship Provider for Postgraduate Students (April 2024) - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Internship Provider for Postgraduate Students (April 2024)". This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and has a contract value of £12,600,000. The contract was awarded to Virtual Internships, and it covers a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The contract runs from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2026, with planning and promotions starting in August/September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in internship placement and educational services. SMEs and VCSEs will find this procurement particularly beneficial given its suitable provisions. Companies capable of complying with the University's regulations on information security, data management, and system services are well-suited to compete. The open procedure method used for this procurement underscores a transparent and competitive process, providing a level playing field for qualified businesses.

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Notice Title

Internship Provider for Postgraduate Students (April 2024) - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise in order to set up a contract for the provision of a Postgraduate Students Internship Provider. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded June 2024 and will run from July 2024 for two (2) years. At the end of the first two (2) years the University will have an option to extend for two years in twelve month increments. This is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract. The service should be available October 2024 for delivery to students. The planning and promotions for the scheme should take place in August/September 2024. All University policies and regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender. The University reserve the right not to award this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992297bf-953c-4306-a256-998c92e16cde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUAL INTERNSHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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