AwardedAwarded 30 April 2026
Provision of SQE 1 & 2 Management and Support
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation · Education
In brief
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation awarded education and training work to College of Legal Practice Limited on 30 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £600,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 29 months, up to 53 months with extensions, starting 1 May 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The University of Portsmouth is appointing 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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| College of Legal Practice Limited (SME) 1 bid received | £720,000 | Awarded 20 March 2026 1 May 2026 to 30 September 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 009266-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 028846-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 046034-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 009266-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 February 2026, last updated 20 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.