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SIGNPOSTING OF VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD 2019

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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22 Nov 2018 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University is seeking providers for the "Signposting of Volunteering Opportunities Abroad 2019" project, aimed at enhancing students' global engagement through safe and cost-effective volunteering options. This open tender, classified under travel services, is currently active and will close on 14 December 2018, with the contract period commencing on 22 January 2019 and concluding on 21 January 2020. Interested organisations should be prepared to supply volunteering opportunities related to various academic fields, including science, humanities, health, and business management, with an estimated budget of £30,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in volunteering services, particularly those offering diverse, culturally enriching experiences, to engage with students eager for global exposure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the project aims to connect students with suitable providers without direct contractual obligations between the University and the providers, fostering educational partnerships and enhancing employability skills for participating students.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIGNPOSTING OF VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD 2019

Notice Description

In 2017 Sheffield Hallam University launched its Transforming Lives Strategy which affirms the university's ambition to be the world's leading applied university, extending and deepening its global engagement. Providing a global experience to all students, on campus or abroad, is a strategic goal of the University. We are therefore looking for ways to increase the safe and cost-efficient opportunities for students to volunteer abroad as part of our extra curricular offer. We are interested in volunteering providers which can supply short (1-4 weeks) and longer term (1 - 3 months) options across the following subject areas: Faculty of Science, Technology and the Arts (STA) Art and Design Media Arts and Communications Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (SSH) Education, Childhood and Inclusion Humanities Law and Criminology Natural and Built Environment Psychology, Sociology and Politics Faculty of Health and Wellbeing (HWB) Biosciences and Chemistry Sport and Physical Science Nursing and Physiotherapy Sheffield Business School (SBS) Finance, Accounting and Business Management By providing volunteering opportunities linked to these subject areas, and encouraging students to take part, we aim to develop their global awareness and employability skills - the ability to work across cultures, intercultural competence, time and project management skills, team work, communication and presentation skills in an international setting . The aim of the project is to signpost one or more providers who can offer a range of safe, cost effective volunteering opportunities, in the subject areas detailed above. Up to one hundred students annually may be involved in the project. Providers of volunteering opportunities that meet the University's requirements will be signposted to students. Please note that there will be no contract between the University and provider, any contract will be between the student and provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3f313a-6c5d-4403-962b-6fa22a78c42f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2019 - 21 Jan 2020 6-12 months
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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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