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title: "Guardianship Services: Information Request"
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# Guardianship Services: Information Request

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f012d3b-f72a-416e-ba2d-d296766385d2

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## Summary

Lancaster University is currently initiating a procurement process for Guardianship Services aimed at providing support for their international students under the age of 18. This information request, classified under Higher Education Services and Social Work-related services, is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 4th May 2018. The procurement process is designed to gather data on potential partners that can offer services, assisting the University in selecting appropriate guardians for students during their minority. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their details, particularly regarding staff training and support services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support and guardianship services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in managing youth services, educational liaison, and those equipped to develop tailored training programs for guardianship services would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. By participating, businesses can expand their reach within the education sector and establish partnerships with a reputable institution, ultimately fostering growth and enhancing their service offerings.

## Notice

This is a request for information: Lancaster University is seeking a preferred partner(s) to provide Guardianship Services to our International students under the age of 18 and would like to better understand the available services and suppliers currently in the market. The preferred partner(s) information will be provided to parents who are seeking to obtain a UK guardian for their child during the period of their minority. Further details can be found in the attachment. INFORMATION REQUEST The University would like to receive information from interested parties regarding the type and level of service provided, particularly where this relates to support provided to other HE institutions. Of specific interest would be information relating to the training provided to staff, the type of liaison services offered to parents and the systems used to manage and supervise students. Please send all information/answers to CAROL JONES, Head of Student Wellbeing - c.e.jones@lancaster.ac.uk 01524 593046 Additional information: This is not a request for tender, but an information gathering exercise to both better understand what suppliers can offer and find suppliers to include in quotation (non-tender) process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a63c811f-eef0-4abb-b639-cfd87db4b63d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 May 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 10:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a63c811f-eef0-4abb-b639-cfd87db4b63d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a63c811f-eef0-4abb-b639-cfd87db4b63d
  20th April 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1c9c193-e6af-46b3-baf6-a890aeb534b3
  Information Request

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