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title: "NU/1407 The Provision of an Online Tutoring/Mentoring Platform for the North East Collaborative Otreach Programme"
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# NU/1407 The Provision of an Online Tutoring/Mentoring Platform for the North East Collaborative Otreach Programme

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-affe8ff9-04db-4464-8006-68099723ae1b

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## Summary

The contract titled "NU/1407 The Provision of an Online Tutoring/Mentoring Platform for the North East Collaborative Outreach Programme" has been awarded by Newcastle University, situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This procurement falls under the IT services industry and was developed to support initiatives aimed at increasing access to higher education for disadvantaged young people in the North East region. The tender process, which was initiated as part of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme, has successfully concluded with an award date of 5th September 2018. The contract has a total value of £220,600 and covers a contract period running from 17th September 2018 to 16th August 2019.

This tender represents an opportunity for companies specialising in educational technology, online tutoring platforms, or mentoring services to expand their market presence. Businesses that offer innovative software solutions or experience in educational support services would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar contracts, as their products could contribute significantly to the aims of increasing higher education awareness among young people. Connecting with academic institutions and understanding their outreach objectives can help these businesses tap into the growing demand for educational support services in the region.

## Notice

The North East Collaborative Outreach Programme (NECOP) is a partnership of the five universities, 17 FE Colleges and Sixth Form Colleges in the North East region working together to deliver a targeted programme of information and support relating to higher education options in the North East for 108 target schools. This activity is part of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme funded by the Office for Students (OfS). Details of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme can be found here: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/promoting-equal-opportunities/national-collaborative-outreach-programme-ncop/ The aim of the project is to increase the number of young people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds progressing to higher education by 2020. The programme's objectives are: * To increase the number of targeted young people considering higher education as an option for them. * To increase the rate of applications to higher education from target wards established by OfS data. * To increase awareness of higher education opportunities and progression pathways and to increase the understanding of higher education opportunities in the region. To achieve these objectives, NECOP offers young people in Years 9 to 13 in target areas access to a range of activities and events to support them in considering their future options and learning about educational pathways available to them. FutureMe is the student facing programme of activity being offered to students by NECOP. By taking part in FutureMe activities we want young people to: * Have the opportunity to plan for their future and gain an understanding of what can support them in reaching their goals. * Have access to high quality information and support to help them consider whether higher education is the right option for them. * Have an increased awareness and understanding of higher education opportunities and progression pathways in the region. To allow participating students to realise their goals and fulfil their potential, FutureMe will include the offer of academic/aspiration raising tutoring/mentoring from current undergraduate students from the NECOP partner universities to targeted young people in Years 10 and 11. The provision of an online platform is required to facilitate this support and allow the delivery of appropriate material to support this outcome.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6692f05-bfb9-497b-a8d4-ff3aa359f399 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 16 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,600 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEERZ ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2018 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6692f05-bfb9-497b-a8d4-ff3aa359f399

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6692f05-bfb9-497b-a8d4-ff3aa359f399
  5th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b399e738-5299-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk
- https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/promoting-equal-opportunities/national-collaborative-outreach-programme-ncop/

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