--- title: "Tutoring Services for Widening Access Programmes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50136b56-44fe-4e65-9627-ece7e5f0969c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50136b56-44fe-4e65-9627-ece7e5f0969c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50136b56-44fe-4e65-9627-ece7e5f0969c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50136b56-44fe-4e65-9627-ece7e5f0969c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2025-01-16" --- # Tutoring Services for Widening Access Programmes Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50136b56-44fe-4e65-9627-ece7e5f0969c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50136b56-44fe-4e65-9627-ece7e5f0969c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50136b56-44fe-4e65-9627-ece7e5f0969c.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is inviting bids for "Tutoring Services for Widening Access Programmes". This procurement is currently at the tender stage and falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV: 80000000). The contract involves providing one-to-one virtual tutoring sessions for students in three Widening Access Programmes, aimed at enhancing students' academic performance, confidence, and study skills. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a closing date for tenders on the 17th of February, 2025 at 1pm UK time. The contract will be effective from the 16th of June, 2025 to the 31st of December, 2029, and the location of service delivery is the Yorkshire and Humber region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those specialising in virtual tutoring services. Corporate entities with the capability to deliver structured educational support and meet the University's requirements are encouraged to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to this contract, which will allow them to expand their reach and demonstrate their educational service delivery competence within a significant academic institution. The expected contract value ranges from GBP 130,261 to GBP 356,916, offering substantial business growth potential for the successful bidder. ## Notice The University of Sheffield Access Service wishes to invite bids from companies to provide one-to-one virtual tutoring sessions for students that are participating in three of our Widening Access Programmes. The aim of providing the tutoring support is to raise students' attainment, boost their academic confidence and study skills techniques. It is the University's intent to appoint a single supplier for this requirement. Please note that the University is NOT seeking bids from self-employed tutors or any other non-corporate organisations and any bids from such entities will be disregarded and not evaluated. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is NOT subject to the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above). Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-Tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 17th February 2025 at 1pm (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93604230-cfb6-411e-a1a4-1e46d4f80be7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Open Procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £356,916 | | 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2025 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93604230-cfb6-411e-a1a4-1e46d4f80be7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93604230-cfb6-411e-a1a4-1e46d4f80be7 16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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