Provision of SQE 1 &2 Management and Support

University of Portsmouth Higher Education CorporationcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0614f3Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 20 Mar 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

30 Mar 2026

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.

Scope

Reference
25-595
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Apr 2026 to 30 Sept 2028
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2030

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

CPV classifications
80300000
80420000
80430000
80510000
80530000
80590000
Contract locations
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Price per Quality PointPrice is not the only award criteria - suppliers will need to complete qualitative questions in evaluation.price

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

All suppliers must be registered on the Central Digital Platform.

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

20 Mar 2026

Contract start

30 Apr 2026

Contract end

30 Sept 2028

Awarded to