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title: "Provision of SQE 1 & 2 Management and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0614f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Provision of SQE 1 & 2 Management and Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0614f3

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed the procurement for the "Provision of SQE 1 & 2 Management and Support" under an open procedure. The procurement, which falls under the "services" category, is associated with higher education and vocational training services. Located in Portsmouth, UK, the contract was awarded to COLLEGE OF LEGAL PRACTICE LIMITED and is set to run from 1 May 2026 to 30 September 2028, with a total contract value of £720,000. The process involved an open procedure and was managed using a light-touch regime. The awarding process concluded on 20 May 2026, with the finalisation of the contract terms allowing for potential extensions up to 2030 contingent on demand.

The opportunity initiates significant prospects for service providers specialising in legal education and training, particularly those experienced in preparing candidates for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Businesses with robust capabilities in e-learning, adult education services at the university level, and specialised training stand to benefit from contracts like these. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating academic support infrastructure are well-positioned to compete, especially given the procurement method's emphasis on qualitative criteria in addition to price. Such opportunities highlight the growing importance of tailored education services in higher education, particularly for providers poised to meet increasing demand for legal professional qualifications.

## Notice

The University of Portsmouth is appointing a supplier under a licensing arrangement to provide SQE1 and SQE2 preparation services, including teaching and learning materials and academic tutor support, to support learners in preparing for and succeeding in the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The services shall include comprehensive SQE1 and SQE2 learning materials, structured to support independent and guided study, together with dedicated academic tutor support for SQE1 and SQE2 candidates. The provision shall include assessment-focused materials designed to simulate SQE assessment formats and conditions, together with the provision of formative and diagnostic feedback tailored to individual learner performance. The learning materials and tutor support will be embedded within modules delivered as part of the University of Portsmouth's LLM Professional Legal Practice programme. Delivery will be complemented by academic and pastoral support provided by University of Portsmouth staff.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions can be used on a 1+1 basis for continuation of provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046034-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| Contracts value | £720,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLLEGE OF LEGAL PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80590000 - Tutorial services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 08:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046034-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 07:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028846-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 09:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009266-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046034-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028846-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009266-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/HomeSupplierswillneedtoregisterontheInTendportaltosubmitatenderresponse.
- https://www.collegalpractice.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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