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title: "Ashfield Graduate Talent Match project. Ref: ADCE38C"
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# Ashfield Graduate Talent Match project. Ref: ADCE38C

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a16c03e-8b10-41c6-9b4b-16edd4644544

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded the Ashfield Graduate Talent Match project to Gradconsult Ltd. The project aims to connect local businesses with Ashfield undergraduates studying at East Midlands Universities. The contract value is £82,500, with a contract period from June 28, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on April 30, 2024. The project falls under the main procurement category of education and training services and additional classification of career guidance services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in education and career guidance services to engage with local universities and support graduate employment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this project. Companies interested in providing services to support student career development and local business connections are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Graduate Talent Match Project will consist of the appointed supplier connecting local businesses with Ashfield undergraduates that are studying at the East Midlands Universities (those due to graduate during Summer 2024 and Summer 2025) and will work with the Careers Teams within these Universities. The appointed supplier will also support unemployed Ashfield graduates progress into employment within the district.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c0293f4-01bc-4c0f-89b9-08f87828301f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,577 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,500 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2024 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c0293f4-01bc-4c0f-89b9-08f87828301f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c0293f4-01bc-4c0f-89b9-08f87828301f
  3rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4bc88b65-4cf3-ee11-812a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

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