Scope
Description
The University of Portsmouth is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide the SQE1 and SQE2 teaching materials and tutor support to prepare learners to succeed in the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. Alongside teaching and learning materials, the package should include dedicated tutor support for SQE1 and SQE2 candidates, and materials designed to simulate SQE assessments, including provision of tailored feedback. The materials, and tutor support, will be embedded within the University of Portsmouth's LLM Professional Legal Practice course.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 December 2025, 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)
2 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Quality 60%, Price 40% |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality 60%, Price 40%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYV-2655-NPMQ
University House
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@port.ac.uk
Website: http://www.port.ac.uk/
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government