--- title: "GB-Middlesbrough: TUCP FE/HE Stakeholder Engagement Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efaec9e4-59f9-406c-8e0e-65a36e48c8a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efaec9e4-59f9-406c-8e0e-65a36e48c8a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efaec9e4-59f9-406c-8e0e-65a36e48c8a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efaec9e4-59f9-406c-8e0e-65a36e48c8a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-02-24" --- # GB-Middlesbrough: TUCP FE/HE Stakeholder Engagement Consultancy Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efaec9e4-59f9-406c-8e0e-65a36e48c8a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efaec9e4-59f9-406c-8e0e-65a36e48c8a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efaec9e4-59f9-406c-8e0e-65a36e48c8a1.json) ## Summary The Teesside University is looking for a consultancy service to conduct stakeholder engagement activities for the Teesside University College Partnership (TUCP) based in Middlesbrough. The consultancy will involve interviewing key staff, identifying areas for development, analysing strategic direction, and proposing milestones for growth. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 3rd March 2023, and the contract is expected to start on 12th March 2023, lasting until 30th June 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to provide specialist consultancy services in research and development for the higher education sector. Businesses with expertise in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and growth strategies in educational settings are well-suited to compete. Teesside University will be the buyer and has highlighted the potential for growth in student numbers and income streams through this procurement process. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 24 February 2023 for the following reason: update on contract value(The Teesside University College Partnership (TUCP) is an established network-based model of FE/HE partnership centred in the Tees Valley. Teesside University works in partnership with Darlington College, Hartlepool College of Further Education and the Education Training Collective (ETC), which includes Redcar & Cleveland College, Stockton Riverside College and Bede Sixth Form College. To support the future strategic direction and operational enhancement of the TUCP, Teesside University is seeking a piece of specialist consultancy to undertake an extensive stakeholder engagement exercise which: i.is based upon interviews and focus groups with key staff within the University and partner colleges ii.identifies areas for operational enhancement and/or development iii.analyses current understanding of, and future aspirations for, the strategic direction of the TUCP iv.highlights potential opportunities for growth in student numbers and associated income streams v.outlines a proposed set of key milestones for the development and growth of the TUCP vi. confirms the alignment of the TUCP with the strategic ambitions of each partner) 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/d69cb0fb-5de4-47fc-b66d-bc4ddef3db66 | | 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 | 24 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2023 at 09:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69cb0fb-5de4-47fc-b66d-bc4ddef3db66 - 17 Feb 2023 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69cb0fb-5de4-47fc-b66d-bc4ddef3db66 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69cb0fb-5de4-47fc-b66d-bc4ddef3db66 24th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-TUCP-FE/HE-Stakeholder-Engagement-Consultancy/BW7U34W9RM Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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