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title: "Mock Student Assessment Centre Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af69"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY"
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# Mock Student Assessment Centre Agreement

Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af69

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## Summary

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), a public authority functioning at a sub-central government level in Liverpool, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process titled "Mock Student Assessment Centre Agreement" under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on career guidance and assessment centre services for recruitment. This procurement, governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework, was executed through an open, below-threshold competition and reached the award stage with completion marked on 27th July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £75,379, involves a collaboration with Penny Works Ltd, an SME situated in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The service delivery is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and extend until 31st August 2029, with a potential renewal hinging on continuing budget and performance measures.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in career guidance and recruitment assessment centre services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and enhance students' employability through strategic networking and skill development initiatives will find a fertile ground for growth. As the initiative focuses on enhancing job readiness and supporting industry placements, companies that align with academic objectives and can facilitate comprehensive assessment solutions for students at the undergraduate level will be well-positioned to compete effectively for future opportunities. This contract not only benefits the students of LJMU through enhanced employability but also strengthens the business community’s ties with one of the leading educational institutions in the region, fostering a collaborative ecosystem for student success and business growth.

## Notice

This is the award notice following the tender exercise for this requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071116-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £75,379 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNY WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services
- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 10:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071116-2026
- 8 Jun 2026 at 09:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053648-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071116-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053648-2026
  8th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home
  Suppliers must register on the LJMU In-tend portal to access the docs Please do not contact the buyer by email , we cannot respond , correspondence must be via In-tend

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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