Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0614f3
- Published by:
- University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
- Authority ID:
- AA81116
- Publication date:
- 04 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 06 March 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The University of Portsmouth is seeking to appoint 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.There is a possibility of inclusion of part time courses being offered during the contract term depending on uptake.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
25-595
Procurement description
The University of Portsmouth is seeking to appoint 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.
There is a possibility of inclusion of part time courses being offered during the contract term depending on uptake.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
600000 GBP to 600000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM to 30 September 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 September 2030
Contracting authority
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
Identification register:
Address 1: University House
Town/City: Portsmouth
Postcode: PO1 2UP
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.port.ac.uk/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYV-2655-NPMQ
NUTS code: UKJ31
Email: procurement@port.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 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
Lot value (estimated)
600000 GBP Excluding VAT
720000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 September 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 September 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Extensions can be used on a 1+1 basis for continuation of provision
Participation
Conditions of participation
All suppliers must be registered on the Central Digital Platform.
Award criteria
Weighting description
The Evaluation process will be based on a price per quality point evaluation model, full details are available on the published tender documentation.
Type: price
Name
Price per Quality Point
Description
Price is not the only award criteria - suppliers will need to complete qualitative questions in evaluation.
Contract terms and risks
Description of risks to contract performance
The contract is for the introduction of SQE 1 & 2 supplementary management and support being offered from the University from 2026, the contract value has been based on forecast of numbers of students. Uptake may be greater than expected and therefore the contract value may increase throughout the term.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
06 March 2026, 14:00PM
Enquiry deadline
23 February 2026, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
01 April 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/HomeSuppliers will need to register on the In Tend portal to submit a tender response.
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 80430000 |
Adult-education services at university level |
Adult and other education services |
| 80420000 |
E-learning services |
Adult and other education services |
| 80300000 |
Higher education services |
Education and training services |
| 80510000 |
Specialist training services |
Training services |
| 80590000 |
Tutorial services |
Training services |
| 80530000 |
Vocational training services |
Training services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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There are no delivery locations for this notice.
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
| ID |
Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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