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title: "Out of Area Widening Participation Project: Presentation Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE"
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# Out of Area Widening Participation Project: Presentation Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d2dfc60-c84f-4d90-8900-acf5e44846e9

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## Summary

The University of Gloucestershire is currently at the award stage for the "Out of Area Widening Participation Project: Presentation Service," part of the education and training services sector. The project aimed to engage under-represented groups, particularly Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic students, by building relationships with colleges and schools within a 70-mile radius of Cheltenham. The contract, valued at £21,000, includes a delivery address in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open procedure, and key dates included the tender period ending on 10th March 2017, with the contract commencing on 3rd April 2017 and concluding on 31st July 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational outreach and community engagement, particularly those with experience working with diverse student populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in such initiatives, businesses can expand their networks and contribute to important social outcomes while fostering their growth in the educational sector.

## Notice

The University of Gloucestershire are seeking an individual or an organisation to work on behalf of the university's Outreach & WP team. The team have both external and internal targets relating to working with and the recruitment of under-represented groups, and in particular Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students. The post holder will be required to build-up relationships with key colleges and some schools (with post-16 provision) within a region outside of Gloucestershire within a 70-mile radius of Cheltenham, for example the West Midlands or Bristol. Sessions will need to be informative but engaging with a high level of quality. The purpose of the sessions is to engage learners in information relating to higher education (HE), therefore knowledge and understanding of HE opportunities, the application process and available support will be required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c38d3ae8-212b-4287-97f5-ecb4415444cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| 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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIME SOCIAL MARKETING, MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2018 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c38d3ae8-212b-4287-97f5-ecb4415444cb
- 13 Feb 2017 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4a6ff6-915a-4dfe-aaf6-d48d51b0f2e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c38d3ae8-212b-4287-97f5-ecb4415444cb
  11th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4a6ff6-915a-4dfe-aaf6-d48d51b0f2e7
  13th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/glos/aspx/ProjectManage/15
  Tender Documents

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