590 - Graduate Support Services

Tender description

The class of 2021 graduates are facing the most difficult labour market any graduating cohort has faced. Within this context, Aston University is seeking to provide additional support for 2021 graduates and, as part of this overall increased support, we wish to partner with an external consultancy to work with our overall cohort of graduates, as well as providing targeted additional support for those who are either underemployed or unemployed with a view to progressing them into positive destinations. Lot 1: Through this partnership, we are looking to provide a positive, personalised experience and therefore increased affiliation with the graduates you work with. We are seeking a partner who can deliver a comprehensive support package for graduates that are under or unemployed. The aim is to; • deliver tangible improvements in graduate outcomes • upskill graduates through a range of supported activities • ensure graduates feel that they have been fully supported by the University. The contract will be established for an initial period of 15 months with an option to extend for a further period/periods of 1 year at a time.