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Provision of SQE 1 & 2 Management and Support

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation

Estimated Value

Up to £600,000

Deadline

6 March 2026

Published

20 May 2026

Type

Not specified

South EastGBopen

Overview

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.

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Award Details

COLLEGE OF LEGAL PRACTICE LIMITED

20 Mar 20261 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2028

£600,000

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University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
Typepublic body
RegionUKJ31
Total tenders109
Total spend£34,523,094
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Published

20 May 2026

Submission deadline

6 March 2026

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