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UK SBS PS16187 UK-China Infrastructure Alliance UK Academy Course

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

19 Mar 2018 at 15:40

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking a supplier to deliver a unique training programme titled "UK SBS PS16187 UK-China Infrastructure Alliance UK Academy Course". This initiative falls under the services category and focuses on training delegates from the Chinese government and businesses regarding UK infrastructure projects. The procurement method used for this tender is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 11th October 2016. The selected supplier will provide a comprehensive 5-day residential course in the UK, with the contract running from 31st October 2016 until 31st March 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for training and consultancy firms specializing in infrastructure development and international cooperation. Businesses that offer services in educational course development, event management, or translation services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The modular nature of the training programme, inclusive of networking opportunities, further enhances the potential for firms to contribute meaningfully, thereby deepening their engagement in international relations with the Chinese market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS16187 UK-China Infrastructure Alliance UK Academy Course

Notice Description

The UK-China Infrastructure Alliance UK Academy ("The Academy") is a training programme offering courses, seminars and workshops to delegates from the Chinese government and Chinese businesses to cover all aspects of the market context related to UK infrastructure projects. This training programme will include:- roles of national and local government, including responsibilities and delegated authorities and the potential impact of relevant changes such as devolution and BREXIT to these; processes for infrastructure projects including planning, compliance, governance, policy, legal regimes, regulation, procurement, finance, standards, health and safety, operations, financing mechanisms including public-private partnerships ("PPP"); and engagement with stakeholders including the public and the role of public relations in the UK to mitigate stakeholder risks; business norms in the UK such as how the UK government consults with industry; how, when and in what circumstances industry forms consortia; and what constitutes a credible advisory team and the likely roles and contributions of such an advisory team; key related professional institutions in the UK and their roles including as expert advisors. Equal weight will be give to the roles and processes; and the softer elements of business norms and networks. in addition to the formal training activities, the Academy will include opportunities for professional firms to provide networking and matching making opportunities. The programme will be modular in approach with delegates spending five nights/five days on a residential programme in the UK. We are procuring a supplier to provide the following services: * Develop a 5-day residential training course for Chinese delegates to be delivered in Chinese, or in English with simultaneous translation. * Deliver the course twice in the financial year 2016/17 (1st April 2016 - 31st March 2017), with the first course to be in delivered in December 2016, and the second course to be delivered between 1st January 2017 and 31st March 2017. * These first two courses will be funded by the Customer, with the intention that further courses will be run in years 2 and 3 will be self-sustaining. * Arrange for a launch event for the Academy in November 2016. * Prepare a course itinerary * Provide course materials to all delegates * Prepare materials in English and Chinese * Provide a suitable venue for the course * Arrange accommodation for 5 nights * Provide meals for the delegates * Deliver the course including site visits For the full specification please see the attached tender documentation. Additional information: Please ensure all communication is made using the following process. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2f6202-c742-4265-9e2f-912d0e422d5b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80532000 - Management training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,715 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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