This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2017 at 09:50

Planning

17 Jan 2017 at 16:37

Planning

17 Jan 2017 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is conducting a tender for the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) learner engagement services, focusing on education and training services. The project aims to engage and support over 10,000 young learners from low progression areas in Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender period has ended, concluding on 7 March 2017, with the contract period starting from 14 May 2017 and lasting until 31 December 2020. This is an open procurement process, aiming to increase the aspirations and attainment of pupils in years 9 to 13. The total contract value is £4,000,000, with an active award date of 14 May 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in educational services, mentoring, and youth engagement, particularly those that can provide innovative programmes to support young people's progression into higher education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with experience in working with young people and addressing educational barriers. The project emphasizes the importance of tailored activities that enhance confidence and resilience, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) learner engagement Services

Notice Description

Closed opportunity - published specification: We are looking for external providers to help us to develop an engaging programme of activities to support and encourage more pupils from the target areas into Higher Education and to help us meet the overall targets for the NCOP project which are: - 95 % of project participants moving into KS4 make an informed choice for GCSE options; - 95 % of project participants moving into KS5 make informed post-16 choices; - 95 % of project participants leaving KS5 make informed post-18 choices; - Achieve a 2 % uplift across our partner schools/academies/colleges in numbers who progress to an HE destination. During the lifetime of the project we aim to reach over 10 000 learners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-830c5378-fc48-4aad-8248-9af79d7bb695
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b758061-cbd8-420e-a36c-da697c678569
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2017Expired
Award Date
14 May 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 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 Leeds
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Ahead Partnership Limited

Brightside Social Enterprise

CASCAID Limited

Enact Solutions

Learn by Design

Made Training Ltd

My Tutor Web

Performance in Education

Prosepcts Services

Thinking Space for Dialogue and Enquiry CIC

TTC Group

Further Information

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