Award

Academic Writing Support Service

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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25 Oct 2023 at 11:32

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25 Oct 2023 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has awarded a contract for the provision of academic writing support services to its students. The contract period is from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026. The contract, valued at £412,000 GBP, falls under the higher education services category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on September 20, 2023, and the contract was awarded on October 1, 2023. The contract was awarded to Studiosity Limited, based in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses that offer academic writing support services to collaborate with the University of Lincoln. Suppliers in the higher education services industry, particularly those providing tailored student feedback services, may find this tender attractive. As the contract extends over three years, successful bidders can establish a long-term partnership with the university and contribute to the academic development of its students through innovative support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Academic Writing Support Service

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the provision of academic writing support services to University students for a period of 3 years to September 2026. The contract is for the provision of annual tuition minutes to be drawn down by students to receive targeted feedback on a 24/ basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdbebbf8-5033-4959-bb00-3d01bd8cc8e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d2d3a88-6812-4788-b367-d63481b494e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£412,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£412,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STUDIOSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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