--- title: "Internship Placement Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b3cbd0d-da8a-49d4-9023-466b22f459ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b3cbd0d-da8a-49d4-9023-466b22f459ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b3cbd0d-da8a-49d4-9023-466b22f459ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b3cbd0d-da8a-49d4-9023-466b22f459ff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2024-10-16" --- # Internship Placement Services Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b3cbd0d-da8a-49d4-9023-466b22f459ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b3cbd0d-da8a-49d4-9023-466b22f459ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b3cbd0d-da8a-49d4-9023-466b22f459ff.json) ## Summary The University, represented by BIP Solutions Limited, has initiated a tender for "Internship Placement Services" under the Higher Education Services category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the final date for receipt of tenders set for 22 October 2024 at 14:00. This open procedure seeks services to support employability, placement preparation, and in-placement support for students in the Faculty of Engineering and Science's Masters with Industrial Placement programmes, covering study and industrial placement periods of 12 months each. The contract will commence on 31 December 2024 and end on 31 December 2027, extending services to various countries including the United Kingdom and several territories and countries worldwide. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations with expertise in employability support and placement services to expand their business by partnering with a prestigious educational institution. The contract's substantial value of £8,000,000 and the expansive geographical scope offer considerable potential for business growth. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the project's emphasis on enhancing student employability outcomes. Companies that specialise in tailored training and placement services across diverse industries will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities and growth ambitions. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 18 October 2024 Time: 10:00 Read New: 22 October 2024 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority The University is looking to procure the services of suitably qualified and experienced organisations, worked with service providers to provide employability support, placement preparation, matching and in-placement support services to students of the Faculty of Engineering and Science suite of Masters with Industrial Placement programmes which include 12 months of study and 12 months on industrial placement. Programmes will cover two cohorts in September and January of each academic year. Services will be provided in Lots, based on groupings of study programmes. The University is also looking to expand elements of the provision to Undergraduate Graduate employability support as an enhancement from the Post Graduate provision, with the aim of preparing final year graduates with Employability skills for their specific industry that will give them the best possible graduate outcomes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971695b5-2479-452f-a57d-7c2a9de43174 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE10 9LS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | East Greenwich | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2024 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971695b5-2479-452f-a57d-7c2a9de43174 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971695b5-2479-452f-a57d-7c2a9de43174 16th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Higher-education-services./32UY887P5M Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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