Tender

UK SBS CS19310 Accredited certificates for CIWM course

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

14 Jan 2020 at 15:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the UK SBS CS19310 tender for accredited certificates for the Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation (CIWM) course, with a focus on certification services. The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, is based in Swindon, England. The tender is currently in the planning stage and has a submission deadline for bids set for Monday, 3rd February 2020, at 14:00. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2020 and end on 31st March 2025. This open procurement process is valued at £30,000 with a minimum investment requirement of £6,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training providers and organisations specialising in workplace mediation and certification, as well as those offering educational services related to personnel training. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their capability in delivering accredited training programmes, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement and innovative learning methods, would be particularly well-suited to participate in this competitive process. Engaging with this procurement could enhance their market presence and foster growth within the increasingly important sector of workplace relations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS CS19310 Accredited certificates for CIWM course

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 03rd February 2020 at 14:00pm DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Any bids submitted directly to the buyer will be disregarded. Acas seeks to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. To achieve this Acas provides up to date information, independent advice, high quality training and consultancy services to help employers and employees in solving workplace problems ad working together effectively. ACAS are seeking to have direct claims status for the Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation (CIWM) award and the provider will be expected to provide accredited certification to successful delegates completing CIWM events beginning on or after the 1st April 2020 and assessed by CIWM tutors as meeting the necessary standard. The provider will work in partnership with ACAS to evolve the current requirement, taking in to account methods of learning delivery and ways of assessment; and thereafter, adopt a balanced approach of continuous improvement. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All documents can be found within the Documents Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code E3R274TA5X Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13232361-6986-42c0-b79e-0d5904e2df4c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Amelia Stroud
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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