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title: "T24/0049 - SQE exam services for SLO"
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# T24/0049 - SQE exam services for SLO

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4a33eba-e9de-48fb-b175-93d9095f7cd4

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "T24/0049 - SQE exam services for SLO," under the industry category of training services (CPV code 80500000). This procurement process is seeking a supplier to provide services related to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), central to their new academic programmes scheduled for the 2025/26 academic year. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a tender submission deadline of 31 January 2025. The contract value is estimated at £250,000, with the service provision period commencing on 1 September 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those proficient in educational and training services tailored towards legal professionals. Businesses specialising in training, examination preparation, or legal education services would find this contract especially relevant. Engaging with Northumbria University, a reputable academic institution, provides not only financial growth but also the prospect of establishing long-term partnerships within the higher education sector. The procurement method will favour well-prepared proposals that demonstrate the ability to deliver robust SQE exam preparation materials and support services for the university's upcoming legal programmes.

## Notice

The Legal Practice Course (LPC) route to qualification as a solicitor is being phased out and a new, centrally set and assessed, examination called the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has been introduced. From academic year 2025/26, Northumbria University will be delivering SQE1 training to students on three programmes; the final year of the undergraduate MLAW, the new postgraduate LL.M. Professional Legal Practice and on the Solicitor Higher Apprentice Programme. While students must sit the SQE assessments externally, our programmes are designed to prepare them for those assessments as well as giving them separate qualifications. We are looking for a supplier to work with us to provide these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a9c887-a8f5-43e1-8a22-04cfed0c6785 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a9c887-a8f5-43e1-8a22-04cfed0c6785

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a9c887-a8f5-43e1-8a22-04cfed0c6785
  20th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Training-services./PPJ9H5GE9H
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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