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title: "540 - Concession Contract Embedded Academic Centre"
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published: "2020-08-18"
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# 540 - Concession Contract Embedded Academic Centre

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e572a6af-d6ae-4e9d-8a92-99f1eeb86095

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## Summary

Aston University is conducting a procurement process for the establishment and operation of an Embedded Academic Centre through an open tender, designated as "540 - Concession Contract Embedded Academic Centre." This opportunity falls under the "Higher education services" industry category and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 18th August 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th September 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2020 and run until 30th September 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations within the higher education sector, particularly those capable of establishing educational facilities or services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive. Companies with expertise in educational infrastructure, academic services, or concession management will find this opportunity particularly well-suited for their capabilities.

## Notice

Aston University is seeking to appoint a Concessionaire to create, establish and operate an Embedded Academic Centre. Aston is conducting this procurement in accordance with the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/273) Light Touch Regime (CCRs 2016). To obtain the tender documentation please use the link provided on this page to ProContract - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4bdb3f63-38de-ea11-8104-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb45911-353c-4756-85cc-7cb3cfe0afaf |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2020 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb45911-353c-4756-85cc-7cb3cfe0afaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb45911-353c-4756-85cc-7cb3cfe0afaf
  18th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4bdb3f63-38de-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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