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title: "Zero Gravity (University Access) and Apprenticeship Support"
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# Zero Gravity (University Access) and Apprenticeship Support

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28ebc653-876e-43ec-854b-66397bd31af9

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of Zero Gravity (University Access) and Apprenticeship Support services. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 31st October 2025, with a potential extension of up to two months at the council's discretion. The procurement stage has passed, with the contract awarded to Zero Gravity HQ. This opportunity was made available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is categorised under the CPV code 80300000 for higher education services. The tender period ended on 1st February 2024.

This procurement opportunity provides a chance for businesses within the higher education services sector, especially those focusing on Zero Gravity support and apprenticeship services, to expand their operations. Companies that offer tailored services for university access and apprenticeship support, particularly those able to cater to a large-scale operation like Zero Gravity HQ, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. With Doncaster Council's decision to broaden their program reach, this contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses targeting young people in the education sector, aiming to serve a wider student population.

## Notice

Doncaster Council Previously funded the Zero Gravity to enhance its free access offers, under the Opportunity Area Funding. Summary of Historic work and impact can be found within Background papers in section 4 of this decision record. Currently the basic zero-gravity offer is available year on year but continues to benefit students who meet the eligibility criteria only (from low socio-economic backgrounds but are high performing at GCSE). We have an opportunity to focus this work for Doncaster to expand to all year 12 students regardless of eligibility (estimated 1820 young people).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25b0d0fa-cfb7-49e3-a308-e1c264f40c8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZERO GRAVITY HQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2024 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25b0d0fa-cfb7-49e3-a308-e1c264f40c8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25b0d0fa-cfb7-49e3-a308-e1c264f40c8c
  5th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82245&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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