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590 - Graduate Support Services

Aston University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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29 Nov 2021 at 17:11

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29 Nov 2021 at 15:55

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17 May 2021 at 21:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is seeking external consultancy partners for the "590 - Graduate Support Services" contract, aimed at supporting its 2021 graduates facing a challenging labour market. The university, located in Birmingham, UK, is currently in the procurement stage of awarding this contract with a total value of £200,000. The tender was initiated under an open procedure and was originally set to conclude contract signing by 8th November 2022. Notably, the contract is scheduled to commence on 19th July 2021, with a duration of 15 months and an option for annual extensions thereafter.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in education and workforce development to enhance their market presence. Businesses that can offer comprehensive support packages for graduates, focusing on employability, skills development, and personalised coaching, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a target to improve graduate outcomes and ensure robust engagement, this tender is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in delivering similar educational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

590 - Graduate Support Services

Notice Description

The class of 2021 graduates are facing the most difficult labour market any graduating cohort has faced. Within this context, Aston University is seeking to provide additional support for 2021 graduates and, as part of this overall increased support, we wish to partner with an external consultancy to work with our overall cohort of graduates, as well as providing targeted additional support for those who are either underemployed or unemployed with a view to progressing them into positive destinations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Through this partnership, we are looking to provide a positive, personalised experience and therefore increased affiliation with the graduates you work with. We are seeking a partner who can deliver a comprehensive support package for graduates that are under or unemployed. The aim is to; * deliver tangible improvements in graduate outcomes * upskill graduates through a range of supported activities * ensure graduates feel that they have been fully supported by the University. The contract will be established for an initial period of 15 months with an option to extend for a further period/periods of 1 year at a time.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a further period/periods of 1 year at a time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b1f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029605-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aston University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gradcore

Further Information

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