--- title: "Provision of Online Mentoring for Cumbria Collaborative Outreach Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ed3c196-a501-4178-aeed-bb28af59df07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ed3c196-a501-4178-aeed-bb28af59df07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ed3c196-a501-4178-aeed-bb28af59df07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ed3c196-a501-4178-aeed-bb28af59df07.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA" published: "2017-04-26" --- # Provision of Online Mentoring for Cumbria Collaborative Outreach Programme Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ed3c196-a501-4178-aeed-bb28af59df07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ed3c196-a501-4178-aeed-bb28af59df07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ed3c196-a501-4178-aeed-bb28af59df07.json) ## Summary The University of Cumbria is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Online Mentoring for the Cumbria Collaborative Outreach Programme." This procurement, categorised under IT services with a focus on consulting and software development, aims to enhance participation in Higher Education among young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The tender is currently in the active stage and submissions are due by 5th June 2017. The successful contract period is set to commence on 1st June 2017 and will last until 31st December 2020, covering specific areas including Carlisle, Eden, and Barrow in Furness across multiple schools. This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and educational service providers, particularly those specialising in online mentoring, educational technology, and youth education services. Businesses with expertise in developing tailored educational programmes and engagement strategies targeting young individuals, especially those in Years 9, 10, and 12, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the emphasis on increasing awareness of post-16 educational pathways, this is an excellent chance for organisations to contribute to social mobility while expanding their service offerings within the education sector. ## Notice The National Collaborative Outreach Programme aims to increase the number of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in Higher Education by 2020. The programme consists of 29 consortia undertaking outreach activity in geographical areas where the HE participation of young people is both low and much lower than expected based on GCSE-level attainment. The Cumbria consortium will work collaboratively with universities, colleges and employers on outreach programmes in specific local areas. An online mentoring programme is required to raise aspirations and increase awareness of opportunities in Higher Education and Higher Level Apprenticeships. Separate programmes for young people in Years 9 or 10, and 12, will allow pupils to informally access information about their post-16 options, and participate in activities which aim to raise aspirations and break down boundaries to participation in Level 4 study. The programme will engage up to 1000 young people across target wards in Carlisle and Eden, the West Coast and Barrow in Furness, across a maximum of 25 schools. PLEASE NOTE Funding has only been secured for the first 18 months. The CCOP will find out in June/July 2018 if they have been successful in obtaining funding for the following 24-month period. Should funding not be obtained then period 2 will not go ahead. Period 1 - 01/07/2017 - 31/12/2018 Period 2 - 01/01/2019 - 31/12/2020 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf88a88-95a0-4a18-8c8c-f2de6a2ed019 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA | | Locality | CUMBRIA | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 2HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80310000 - Youth education services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2017 at 13:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf88a88-95a0-4a18-8c8c-f2de6a2ed019 - 26 Apr 2017 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf88a88-95a0-4a18-8c8c-f2de6a2ed019 - 11 Apr 2017 at 14:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf88a88-95a0-4a18-8c8c-f2de6a2ed019 - 11 Apr 2017 at 14:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf88a88-95a0-4a18-8c8c-f2de6a2ed019 - 5 Apr 2017 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf88a88-95a0-4a18-8c8c-f2de6a2ed019 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf88a88-95a0-4a18-8c8c-f2de6a2ed019 26th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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