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Preparation for the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA)(r) level I exam

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

The Brunel University London is inviting bids for a tender titled "Preparation for the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA)® level I exam" in the services category, focusing on education and training services. The procurement stage is an open procedure with a deadline for tender submissions on 26th January 2024. The location for the programme delivery is at the Brunel University London campus in Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK, with a contract period starting from 18th March 2024 to 17th March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for qualified training teams in the education sector to deliver a specialised programme preparing students for the CFA® Program Level I exam. Businesses providing tutorial services or higher education services are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and interested parties can access procurement documents through the Brunel e-Sourcing Portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preparation for the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA)(r) level I exam

Notice Description

Brunel University London's Department of Economics and Finance has integrated a specialist programme configured on as a zero-credit module on the University's Brightspace teaching platform: Preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)(r) Program Level I exam. The Provider is expected to deliver to students that successfully complete all the taught MSc modules In MSc Banking and Finance, and MSc Finance and Investment, a programme intended to prepare those successful students to undertake the February Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)(r) Program Level I exam based on their current calendar. A trainer (training team) that is qualified to teach CFA(r) Program Level I material is required to deliver this programme from late June to early July; this follows the official release of the MSc final module results to the students, which is normally in the middle of June. The programme needs to deliver the CFA(r) Program Level I curriculum over 10-days from 9am to 5pm allowing for breaks (in the morning, at lunch time and in the afternoon), normally at Brunel University London campus; Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, United Kingdom, UB8 3PH. The intensive programme to be followed by two further days of revision focused on the February exam (the timing of which will depend on the release by CFA(r) Institute of any updated instruction for that exam). To facilitate the revision towards the February exam, students also need access to an Online Portal and/or Mobile Resources. This should include test banks, notes, on-line reading materials plus as is appropriate interactive on-line support (e.g., 17.30-19.00 weekdays). Access to the on-line resources and/or mobile app, the University will provide to students passing all the taught modules and would be required for student access for the start of the 10-day intensive programme. Additional information: The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge from the Brunel e-Sourcing Portal when the opportunity goes live.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83625e96-5785-4ffc-b28b-fa495634c4cb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80590000 - Tutorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON
Contact Name
Jennifer Simpson
Contact Email
jennifer.simpson@brunel.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 3PH
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Colham & Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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