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title: "Aspirational University Programme"
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# Aspirational University Programme

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8af4da89-8629-46ab-99ca-5797cc0bacd3

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## Summary

The Knowsley Council has awarded a contract for the "Aspirational University Programme" to Career Connect. The procurement process was completed on 20th December 2022, with a contract value of £50,000. The contract period is set to start on 1st January 2023 and end on 31st December 2023. The programme falls under the business and management consultancy services category, aiming to improve aspirations in the borough through university links.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) to participate in providing services related to university aspirational programmes. Businesses involved in consultancy services and those focused on improving educational pathways for children and young people would find this tender well-suited for their expertise and growth potential.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to allow schools to have closer links with universities and to develop aspiration with their schools to want to attend university where this is the best pathway for the child. Knowsley is currently working on a Learning and Skills strategy to improve aspiration in the borough and this programme would fit into the objectives of this strategy. The programme should inspire children and young people to know more about university life and experiences. The opportunity is available by The Chest DN629944.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc69b2ef-6309-48b9-885b-9482a8f93cf6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | KNOWSLEY |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAREER CONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2022 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc69b2ef-6309-48b9-885b-9482a8f93cf6
- 24 Aug 2022 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac18af6c-939a-43db-a193-5ce830fe6e51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc69b2ef-6309-48b9-885b-9482a8f93cf6
  20th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac18af6c-939a-43db-a193-5ce830fe6e51
  24th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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