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Provision of SQE 1 & 2 Management and Support

University of Portsmouth

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 09:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Mar 2026 at 08:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 09:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed the procurement for the "Provision of SQE 1 & 2 Management and Support" under an open procedure. The procurement, which falls under the "services" category, is associated with higher education and vocational training services. Located in Portsmouth, UK, the contract was awarded to COLLEGE OF LEGAL PRACTICE LIMITED and is set to run from 1 May 2026 to 30 September 2028, with a total contract value of £720,000. The process involved an open procedure and was managed using a light-touch regime. The awarding process concluded on 20 May 2026, with the finalisation of the contract terms allowing for potential extensions up to 2030 contingent on demand.

The opportunity initiates significant prospects for service providers specialising in legal education and training, particularly those experienced in preparing candidates for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Businesses with robust capabilities in e-learning, adult education services at the university level, and specialised training stand to benefit from contracts like these. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating academic support infrastructure are well-positioned to compete, especially given the procurement method's emphasis on qualitative criteria in addition to price. Such opportunities highlight the growing importance of tailored education services in higher education, particularly for providers poised to meet increasing demand for legal professional qualifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SQE 1 & 2 Management and Support

Notice Description

The University of Portsmouth is appointing a supplier under a licensing arrangement to provide SQE1 and SQE2 preparation services, including teaching and learning materials and academic tutor support, to support learners in preparing for and succeeding in the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The services shall include comprehensive SQE1 and SQE2 learning materials, structured to support independent and guided study, together with dedicated academic tutor support for SQE1 and SQE2 candidates. The provision shall include assessment-focused materials designed to simulate SQE assessment formats and conditions, together with the provision of formative and diagnostic feedback tailored to individual learner performance. The learning materials and tutor support will be embedded within modules delivered as part of the University of Portsmouth's LLM Professional Legal Practice programme. Delivery will be complemented by academic and pastoral support provided by University of Portsmouth staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions can be used on a 1+1 basis for continuation of provision

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046034-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80590000 - Tutorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Portsmouth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLEGE OF LEGAL PRACTICE LIMITED

Further Information

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