Tender

T24/0049 - SQE exam services for SLO

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "T24/0049 - SQE exam services for SLO," under the industry category of training services (CPV code 80500000). This procurement process is seeking a supplier to provide services related to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), central to their new academic programmes scheduled for the 2025/26 academic year. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a tender submission deadline of 31 January 2025. The contract value is estimated at £250,000, with the service provision period commencing on 1 September 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those proficient in educational and training services tailored towards legal professionals. Businesses specialising in training, examination preparation, or legal education services would find this contract especially relevant. Engaging with Northumbria University, a reputable academic institution, provides not only financial growth but also the prospect of establishing long-term partnerships within the higher education sector. The procurement method will favour well-prepared proposals that demonstrate the ability to deliver robust SQE exam preparation materials and support services for the university's upcoming legal programmes.

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Notice Title

T24/0049 - SQE exam services for SLO

Notice Description

The Legal Practice Course (LPC) route to qualification as a solicitor is being phased out and a new, centrally set and assessed, examination called the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has been introduced. From academic year 2025/26, Northumbria University will be delivering SQE1 training to students on three programmes; the final year of the undergraduate MLAW, the new postgraduate LL.M. Professional Legal Practice and on the Solicitor Higher Apprentice Programme. While students must sit the SQE assessments externally, our programmes are designed to prepare them for those assessments as well as giving them separate qualifications. We are looking for a supplier to work with us to provide these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4a33eba-e9de-48fb-b175-93d9095f7cd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a9c887-a8f5-43e1-8a22-04cfed0c6785
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alex.liles@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441912326002

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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