--- title: "GB-Middlesbrough: TUCP FE/HE Review Desk Based Analysis Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8973b80e-1e51-4b1d-803a-91c8b5c1b647" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8973b80e-1e51-4b1d-803a-91c8b5c1b647" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8973b80e-1e51-4b1d-803a-91c8b5c1b647.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8973b80e-1e51-4b1d-803a-91c8b5c1b647.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-02-24" --- # GB-Middlesbrough: TUCP FE/HE Review Desk Based Analysis Consultancy Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8973b80e-1e51-4b1d-803a-91c8b5c1b647 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8973b80e-1e51-4b1d-803a-91c8b5c1b647) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8973b80e-1e51-4b1d-803a-91c8b5c1b647.json) ## Summary The Teesside University is seeking a specialist consultancy to review current practice and future opportunities for FE/HE partnerships within the Tees Valley. This procurement process, titled "TUCP FE/HE Review Desk Based Analysis Consultancy", falls under the industry category of development consultancy services. The tender, with a total value of £50,000 GBP, is in the open procedure stage with a tender period ending on 3rd March 2023. The contract period is planned to start on 12th March 2023 and end on 30th June 2023. This tender from Teesside University offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in providing consultancy services for the future enhancement of FE/HE partnerships. Businesses in the research consultancy, higher education services, and research and development consultancy sectors may find this tender suitable for their expertise. With a focus on the Tees Valley region, this contracting process presents a chance for companies to contribute to the strategic direction and operational improvement of the Teesside University College Partnership. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 24 February 2023 for the following reason: contract value amended(The Teesside University College Partnership (TUCP) is an established network-based model of FE/HE partnership centred in the Tees Valley. Teesside University works in partnership with Darlington College, Hartlepool College of Further Education and the Education Training Collective (ETC), which includes Redcar & Cleveland College, Stockton Riverside College and Bede Sixth Form College. To support the future strategic direction and operational enhancement of the TUCP, Teesside University is seeking a piece of specialist consultancy to review current practice and future opportunities for FE/HE partnerships which: i.is based upon desk-based research relating to the governance, operation and success of University/college partnerships across the UK HE sector ii.incorporates areas of emerging educational and skills policy directly related to future opportunities for such partnerships iii.aligns with the nature and context of the TUCP, including the wider economic context of the Tees Valley iv.identifies potential areas for enhancement and development relating to the scope of current TUCP activities v.draws upon future skills needs of priority sector areas, as appropriate) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5806eea-5674-4278-99bc-f940a8b4782c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS1 3BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside | | Local authority | Middlesbrough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2023 at 09:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5806eea-5674-4278-99bc-f940a8b4782c - 17 Feb 2023 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5806eea-5674-4278-99bc-f940a8b4782c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5806eea-5674-4278-99bc-f940a8b4782c 24th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-TUCP-FE/HE-Review-Desk-Based-Analysis-Consultancy/2598Y4QH29 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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