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Aspirational University Programme

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Dec 2022 at 10:08

Award Notice
Tender

24 Aug 2022 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Knowsley Council has awarded a contract for the "Aspirational University Programme" to Career Connect. The procurement process was completed on 20th December 2022, with a contract value of £50,000. The contract period is set to start on 1st January 2023 and end on 31st December 2023. The programme falls under the business and management consultancy services category, aiming to improve aspirations in the borough through university links.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) to participate in providing services related to university aspirational programmes. Businesses involved in consultancy services and those focused on improving educational pathways for children and young people would find this tender well-suited for their expertise and growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aspirational University Programme

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to allow schools to have closer links with universities and to develop aspiration with their schools to want to attend university where this is the best pathway for the child. Knowsley is currently working on a Learning and Skills strategy to improve aspiration in the borough and this programme would fit into the objectives of this strategy. The programme should inspire children and young people to know more about university life and experiences. The opportunity is available by The Chest DN629944.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8af4da89-8629-46ab-99ca-5797cc0bacd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc69b2ef-6309-48b9-885b-9482a8f93cf6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 6-12 months
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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KNOWSLEY
Postcode
L36 9YZ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREER CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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