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Employer Engagement Prospecting

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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05 Jul 2022 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is currently in the complete stage of its procurement process for a service titled "Employer Engagement Prospecting." This initiative, classified under the CPV code for Advertising and Marketing Services, aims to enhance graduate placement services through effective employer engagement. The award for this tender was signed on 7th June 2022, with a potential contract duration of two years, plus two optional extensions of twelve months each. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, without a prior publication of a call for competition, and the target delivery area is in the UK.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for companies specialising in telemarketing, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Businesses that can demonstrate a solid track record in employer engagement, successful sales processes, and training delivery would be well-suited to contend for this contract. With Aston University’s established partnerships in talent development and their focus on innovative solutions, successful bidders could significantly expand their influence and involvement within the growing market of graduate placement services.

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Notice Title

Employer Engagement Prospecting

Notice Description

Employer Engagement Service for graduate placements

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aston University is seeking support from a telemarketing agency with experience inthe fi eld of Further Education. From multi-nationals to local SMEs, Aston has a long history of collaborating withbusinesses to drive innovation and make real change. We off er a wide range ofbusiness services with a proven track record of success - it's one of the reasons whywe've been named University of the Year 2020 by The Guardian. Working in tandemwith organisations across the public, private and third sector and entrepreneurs, wedrive innovation, productivity and growth in the economy by providing talent,training and technical consultancy services. Based in Birmingham city centre, Aston has three main colleges: Engineering andPhysical Sciences, Business and Social Sciences and Health and Life Sciences(which includes a relatively new Medical School). Our taught courses are designedwith employers in mind, and we develop graduates that can hit the ground runningwhen they start work with the skills that employers are looking for. The placement year is part of our DNA and over 1700 students complete a workplacement in the third year of their degree programme before returning to Aston tocomplete their fi nal year when they start looking for their fi rst graduate-level job.Our award-winning Careers and Placements team provide advice and guidance tostudents all-year round and they are often able to match student talent withvacancies that employers are looking to fi ll. In addition to helping employers to source new talent, we help train their employees with our growing portfolio of degree apprenticeships in leadership,digital, technical engineering, research science, supply chain, transport planningand hearing care. We have enrolled over 1600 apprentices over the last 8 years withover 340 employer partners and aim to recruit 700 learners this year.

Options: Initial term 2 years with option to extend 2 x 12 months

Procurement Information

Published on contracts finder reference ASTONUNI001-DN600173-80022043.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034e71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018377-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Peter Holmes
Contact Email
t-holmesp@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212044395

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOLLEY SLATER GROUP

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