--- title: "International Virtual Internship Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d5d3076-5ec5-4d3b-b488-9278832ac1f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d5d3076-5ec5-4d3b-b488-9278832ac1f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d5d3076-5ec5-4d3b-b488-9278832ac1f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d5d3076-5ec5-4d3b-b488-9278832ac1f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)" published: "2023-02-28" --- # International Virtual Internship Platform Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d5d3076-5ec5-4d3b-b488-9278832ac1f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d5d3076-5ec5-4d3b-b488-9278832ac1f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d5d3076-5ec5-4d3b-b488-9278832ac1f1.json) ## Summary The University of Salford is seeking a provider for an 'International Virtual Internship Platform' tender. The tender falls under the higher education services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £63,000 in GBP. The deadline for tender submissions is on 21st February, with a contract period starting on 1st April and ending on 5th June. The University is located in Salford, England, and is looking for a provider offering virtual placements globally, focusing on enhancing student employability skills across various industry sectors. This tender by the University of Salford presents an opportunity for businesses offering e-learning and training services to expand their reach internationally. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses with experience in delivering virtual internships and supporting diverse organisational cultures, especially in the fields of Law, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Project Management, and International Business, are encouraged to express interest. The platform should provide mentorship and cultural support to students, fostering individual growth and enhancing employability skills within an accessible and interactive online environment. ## Notice With internationalisation of education and learning, we are committed to develop our students into highly skilled graduates and global citizens. Enhancement in student employability skills through diverse work experience opportunities including placements and internships form key part of our offer. As a result, we are looking for a provider offering virtual placements across the globe, through relevant online platform. We are interested to hear from providers offering opportunity for students to experience new and diverse organisational cultures across the Middle East, Asia, China, Australia, India, Americas and many more. We are looking for relative products/services/platforms offering flexibility for students to undertake a virtual internship which aligns with their respective programme of study. This would include internships across multiple Industry Sectors, and must cover Law, Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain, Project Management, International Business and Strategy subject areas. The provider to support our ongoing EFMD accreditation supporting our culture environment. The offer should provide knowledge and understanding of varied cultural behaviours supporting individual students through the application process in order to increase students' employability skills. An online offer, that is easily accessible and managed through appropriate platform where students can record and monitor progress and interact via dashboard interventions. It should include mentorship to students during the virtual internship. Internships should also provide students with the opportunity to develop the following skills valued by employers. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e727a9e-e5f7-4434-909b-81142578d0c2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 5 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £63,000 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2023 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e727a9e-e5f7-4434-909b-81142578d0c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e727a9e-e5f7-4434-909b-81142578d0c2 28th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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