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title: "Mock assessment centre"
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# Mock assessment centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59108f0b-2d93-472c-9bcd-fa9e03a17dce

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of Salford involves contracting for "Mock assessment centre" services, specifically aimed at Level 5 undergraduate students enrolled in the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme. This procurement falls under the "Assessment centre services for recruitment" industry category, and is located in Salford, England, with postal code M5 4WT. The procurement stage has progressed from Tender to Award as of 7 August 2024, with the tender status marked as complete and award status as active. The contract period is set from 1 September 2024 to 1 September 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure, categorised as below the threshold, and it concluded on 22 July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in assessment centre services, particularly those catering to educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this project particularly suitable, aligning with the tender's suitability criteria. The awarded contract, valued at £22,400, was granted to Gradcore Ltd, which could pave the way for similar educational service providers to engage in future contracts with the University of Salford and other academic institutions requiring similar services, thereby fostering business growth and expansion within this niche market.

## Notice

The Accounting Subject Group within Salford Business School is seeking a supplier to provide a mock-assessment centre experience for all Level 5 undergraduate students on the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme. Questions and quotations should be sent by email to Dave Fallon, Director of Law, Economics, Accounting and Finance: d.b.fallon@salford.ac.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b6f705c-9fe8-43b3-b551-72ff3bb8af35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,400 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRADCORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b6f705c-9fe8-43b3-b551-72ff3bb8af35
- 15 Jul 2024 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ba147f-eae9-4fc0-8558-066c105afe3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b6f705c-9fe8-43b3-b551-72ff3bb8af35
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ba147f-eae9-4fc0-8558-066c105afe3e
  15th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a84d4a2-51a8-48d0-a929-c1a5a08a8faf

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