Scope
Reference
NTU/25/2980/DS
Description
Nottingham Trent University is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a service to design and deliver coaching sessions for CenSCE Student Resilience Workshops to reside at Nottingham Trent University campuses and external venues within Nottinghamshire. The University anticipates in the region of 400 to 500 students taking part in the scheme each year, based on current data. Coaching sessions are capped at 50 students per session (roughly 10 sessions per year) with students able to attend up to 3 sessions per year. The coaching sessions are open to all NTU students. The Supplier should be aware that the University is planning to move to a semester model, which may result in future changes to the timing of the sessions and structure of the sessions.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract will be established for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 x 12 months taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years, subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreement.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please see published tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please see published tender documents.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 May 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Criteria | 30% |
Quality |
| Service Delivery | 40% |
Quality |
| Sustainability | 5% |
Quality |
| Commercial Offer Schedule | 25% |
Price |
Weighting description
The award criteria are shown below, and alongside them are their respective weightings.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No preliminary market engagement undertaken due to the timescales involved with the project.
Contracting authority
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJN-1931-JMHG
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government