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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Provision of Functional Skills"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Provision of Functional Skills

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95e4bb86-b541-4761-9abd-aa30fe3ccaad

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## Summary

Teesside University is seeking a provider for the "Provision of Functional Skills" to enhance the learning experience for its work-based Apprentices. This procurement falls under the education and training services sector and is classified as a tender. The contract is valued between £100,000 and £500,000 and will take place in Middlesbrough, North East England. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submissions is 29th June 2020, and the contract period will commence on 1st September 2020, extending until 31st August 2040. The procurement method is open, following the open procedure.

This tender presents exciting growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in education services. Businesses that can deliver tailored learning experiences, provide support in the areas of diagnosis, learning plans, and exam achievements, particularly in work-based contexts, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could allow organisations to forge valuable partnerships within the educational sector and establish a long-term service framework with Teesside University.

## Notice

Teesside University require a provider who can work with the University, its Apprentices and their employers to provide a full learning experience that includes diagnosis, learning plans, support and delivery, exam, and achievement in a way that is befitting of work-based Apprentices who are working full-time and studying part-time. 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/691cb6e2-953b-4dbd-857d-7534560135f3 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2040 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2020 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/691cb6e2-953b-4dbd-857d-7534560135f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/691cb6e2-953b-4dbd-857d-7534560135f3
  8th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Provision-of-Functional-Skills/93HF7J6B32
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