This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jun 2019 at 09:53

Tender

02 Oct 2018 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is seeking providers for the "Provision of Senior Leadership Training - Apprenticeship Levy" under a selective tender process. This initiative, categorised under management training services, is aimed at procuring a Level 7 Senior Leadership qualification provider as part of the Leadership and Management qualifications suite. The procurement period is set to conclude on 2nd November 2018, while the awarded contractors will commence work from 1st December 2018, delivering services until 30th November 2022. The total contract value stands at £1.5 million, with services to be executed in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and training development, particularly those accredited as main providers on the ESFA's UK Register of Learning Providers. Companies that have previously demonstrated compliance with the required due diligence and capabilities will hold a competitive advantage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in leadership or management training are encouraged to participate, as the framework allows for multiple providers, thereby expanding potential engagement in delivering bespoke professional development programmes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Senior Leadership Training - Apprenticeship Levy - RFQ 15218333

Notice Description

As part of the Leadership and Management suite of qualifications, there is a need to procure a Level 7 Senior Leadership qualification provider. The Senior Leader's Master's Degree Programme will be awarded under a single or multiple provider framework to deliver a Level 7 qualification. This is bespoke professional development for aspiring leaders and will be fully funded via the Apprentice Levy. The course will develop knowledge, skills and behaviours, organisational performance, interpersonal excellence and personal and interpersonal effectiveness. Additional information: The Invitation to Tender stage is restricted to those organisations that have been awarded a place on the ESFA's (Education and Skills Funding Agency) UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) as a MAIN PROVIDER, who successfully completed both the Due Diligence AND Capacity and Capability Questions against the Market Entry Pre-Qualification Process published in September 2016, re-opened March 2017. If you are unsure as to your current status on the ESFA's register you must contact the ESFA directly to clarify. Bids WILL NOT be accepted from any organisation that: a) Is not already on the ESFA Register of Training Providers as a MAIN PROVIDER b) Did not complete both of the requirements stated above (due diligence and capacity AND capability).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c41984a-bdfc-46b2-a61e-132b239fa1b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feff1257-ccc8-4c57-9466-d3353ee2577d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Lancaster University

University of Central Lancashire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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