Award

768SB Schools & Colleges Liaison Services

LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 11:06

Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Beckett University successfully concluded a procurement process titled "768SB Schools & Colleges Liaison Services" within the industry category of adult and other education services. The procurement was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, engaging parties in West Yorkshire, UK. The tender process began in July 2025, and culminated with an award notice in August 2025. Key dates included the tender period ending on 28th July 2025, with the contract slated to start on 1st September 2025 and run for two years, with an option to renew for an additional two years based on performance metrics.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs within the educational service sector seeking to expand their influence in West Yorkshire colleges and schools. The process was competitive, with several bids received, demonstrating the demand and relevance for this service. Companies like Syno Ltd, which was awarded the contract, showcased their capacity to leverage educational service expertise and regional engagement, demonstrating proficiency in price, experience, and quality. Such opportunities are well-suited for businesses eager to engage in long-term partnerships and contribute meaningfully to the educational landscape.

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Notice Title

768SB Schools & Colleges Liaison Services

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a 3rd party organisation to develop relationships between our Academic Schools, Professionals Services and key schools and colleges in West Yorkshire. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=974184932

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for a two-year period with the option to extend for a further two years subject to the agreed key success factors including satisfactory price, quality, and delivery performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05579e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049442-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sarah Beckett
Contact Email
s.e.beckett@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1138123841

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS6 3QS
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Weetwood
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNO

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