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# Assessment Centre Experience Services - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-172fa9d5-e252-4924-9d77-a57486fc748d

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## Summary

Manchester Metropolitan University has completed the procurement process for the "Assessment Centre Experience Services" tender, awarded to Gradcore Ltd. This contract involves organising mock assessment centres for approximately 2350 students yearly across various faculties, including Business & Law, Arts & Humanities, and the Manchester Fashion Institute. The procurement, classified under education and training services, followed an open procedure and covers a contract period from 22 October 2024 to 22 October 2026. The main location for this service is the university's All Saints Campus in Greater Manchester, with a total contract value of £597,840. Key dates in the process included the tender period ending on 5 April 2024 and the award finalised on 1 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in providing large-scale assessment centres. Firms focusing on higher education and skills development are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. The agreement supports the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive option for those looking to expand their services within the educational sector. Businesses equipped to manage comprehensive training programs and tailored student engagement initiatives would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and development.

## Notice

Manchester Metropolitan University ('The University'), is seeking to appoint through a competitive tender process, a suitably qualified and experienced provider of Student Assessment Centre Experiences. The successful provider will be expected to organise a series of mock assessment centres for c2350 students per year. The intended audience for this initiative primarily comprises undergraduate students at Levels 5 and 6. The focus will be on students enrolled in programs within the Faculty of Business & Law and Arts & Humanities and the Manchester Fashion Institute.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a4e028-edee-42ac-ae02-62c7019a2ae6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2024 - 22 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £597,840 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRADCORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a4e028-edee-42ac-ae02-62c7019a2ae6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a4e028-edee-42ac-ae02-62c7019a2ae6
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mmu.ac.uk

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