--- title: "NU/1407 The Provision of an Online Tutoring/Mentoring Platform for the North East Collaborative Otreach Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f73ad7b-e3fa-4b6d-ac3d-6274a4ecaea6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f73ad7b-e3fa-4b6d-ac3d-6274a4ecaea6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f73ad7b-e3fa-4b6d-ac3d-6274a4ecaea6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f73ad7b-e3fa-4b6d-ac3d-6274a4ecaea6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-08-06" --- # NU/1407 The Provision of an Online Tutoring/Mentoring Platform for the North East Collaborative Otreach Programme Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f73ad7b-e3fa-4b6d-ac3d-6274a4ecaea6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f73ad7b-e3fa-4b6d-ac3d-6274a4ecaea6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f73ad7b-e3fa-4b6d-ac3d-6274a4ecaea6.json) ## Summary The Newcastle University is currently seeking bids for the provision of an online tutoring/mentoring platform as part of the North East Collaborative Outreach Programme (NECOP). This tender, identified as NU/1407, is classified under IT services and has a total budget of £150,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 20 August 2018. The contract is set to commence on 14 September 2018 and will extend until 31 July 2019, with delivery expected within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in educational technology and online learning platforms. Companies that offer innovative consulting, software development, or internet support services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The aim of the programme is to enhance educational accessibility for disadvantaged youth, creating a chance for providers to support valuable social initiatives while simultaneously expanding their market presence in the educational services sector. ## Notice The North East Collaborative Outreach Programme (NECOP) is a partnership of the five universities, 17 FE Colleges and Sixth Form Colleges in the North East region working together to deliver a targeted programme of information and support relating to higher education options in the North East for 108 target schools. This activity is part of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme funded by the Office for Students (OfS). Details of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme can be found here: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/promoting-equal-opportunities/national-collaborative-outreach-programme-ncop/ The aim of the project is to increase the number of young people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds progressing to higher education by 2020. The programme's objectives are: * To increase the number of targeted young people considering higher education as an option for them. * To increase the rate of applications to higher education from target wards established by OfS data. * To increase awareness of higher education opportunities and progression pathways and to increase the understanding of higher education opportunities in the region. To achieve these objectives, NECOP offers young people in Years 9 to 13 in target areas access to a range of activities and events to support them in considering their future options and learning about educational pathways available to them. FutureMe is the student facing programme of activity being offered to students by NECOP. By taking part in FutureMe activities we want young people to: * Have the opportunity to plan for their future and gain an understanding of what can support them in reaching their goals. * Have access to high quality information and support to help them consider whether higher education is the right option for them. * Have an increased awareness and understanding of higher education opportunities and progression pathways in the region. To allow participating students to realise their goals and fulfil their potential, FutureMe will include the offer of academic/aspiration raising tutoring/mentoring from current undergraduate students from the NECOP partner universities to targeted young people in Years 10 and 11. The provision of an online platform is required to facilitate this support and allow the delivery of appropriate material to support this outcome. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/058b2d5a-6dc5-44b1-8edd-64f681005ec7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 6 Aug 2018 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/058b2d5a-6dc5-44b1-8edd-64f681005ec7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/058b2d5a-6dc5-44b1-8edd-64f681005ec7 6th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.ncl.ac.uk - https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/promoting-equal-opportunities/national-collaborative-outreach-programme-ncop/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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