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title: "Delivery of SME Graduate Support Network Project - AWARD"
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# Delivery of SME Graduate Support Network Project - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dffff35b-6580-41c1-b230-ec12c9f22f2a

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## Summary

The University of York has completed the tender process for the Delivery of the SME Graduate Support Network Project, with the award announced on 11 June 2021. This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on consulting and education services, and is part of a programme partly funded by the European Social Fund. The contract, valued at £13,000, is set to commence on 31 July 2021 and will last until 30 July 2022. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period officially ending on the same date as the award announcement.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the consultancy and educational services sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering support networks, programme management, or training services would be particularly well-suited to engage in this type of procurement. By participating in such government contracts, companies can not only gain valuable experience but also expand their market presence and contribute to initiatives aimed at fostering SME growth.

## Notice

The University of York is pleased to invite proposals for the Delivery of SME Graduate Support Network Project in accordance with the enclosed Request for Quotation (RFQ) document. The Programme is part funded by the European Social Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the Managing Authority for the European Social Fund

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165aefbe-9500-4c4d-ba66-518f22946e1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,020 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | NORTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARDEN MATHESON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 13:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165aefbe-9500-4c4d-ba66-518f22946e1a
- 11 Jun 2021 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165aefbe-9500-4c4d-ba66-518f22946e1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165aefbe-9500-4c4d-ba66-518f22946e1a
  11th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.york.ac.uk

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