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Delivery of Training in Social Media Skills This project is part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) Skills for Growth (Accelerate) Project Number: 03S19 P03307

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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31 Jan 2022 at 10:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester is undertaking a procurement process for the delivery of training in Social Media Skills, supported by the European Social Fund (ESF) Skills for Growth Project. The tender, which is classified under the education and training services category, features awarded lots for both online and classroom-based courses and has a total estimated contract value of £2,480. The procurement method used is a selective process via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), and the contract period spans from 9th December 2021 to 31st May 2022. The tender completion date was 17th November 2021, with key delivery locations in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering digital marketing and social media training. Companies well-positioned to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative and engaging training solutions. Suppliers capable of adapting to both online and face-to-face delivery will find particular advantages in this tender, given the diverse course offerings that cater to various learning preferences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Training in Social Media Skills This project is part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) Skills for Growth (Accelerate) Project Number: 03S19 P03307

Notice Description

The University of Chester has already appointed suitably qualified organisations onto a Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver a range of skills solutions and training options to Cheshire and Warrington employees until 31st May 2022. This tender welcomed a range of established provision and innovative & emerging online programmes to deliver courses in Training in Social Media Skills. The values in this award notice only relate to the tender process and not the actual values under the contracts as these will be dependent upon demand- from participants. The overall contract value is the accumulative total estimated for all tenders under the DPS as detailed in the contract notice 2019/S 233-571922. The Lots awarded were: Lot 1a - Non-accredited - Digital Marketing Principles - Online with Tutor Lot 1b - Non-accredited - Digital Marketing in practice - Online with Tutor Lot 2a - Non-accredited - Social Media Principles - Online with Tutor Lot 2ab - Non-accredited - Social Media Principles - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 2b - Non-accredited - Social Media Strategy Course - Beginners - Online with Tutor Lot 2bb - Non-accredited - Social Media Strategy Course - Beginners - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 2c - Non-accredited - Social Media Strategy Course - Intermediate - Online with Tutor Lot 2cb - Non-accredited - Social Media Strategy Course - Intermediate - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 3a - Non-accredited - Social Media advertising for business - Online with Tutor Lot 3ab - Non-accredited - Social Media advertising for business - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 4a - Non-Accredited - Social Media Platforms for Business - Online with Tutor Lot 4ab - Non-Accredited - Social Media Platforms for Business - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 5a - Non-Accredited - Practical Search Engine Optimisation - Online with Tutor The following Lots were not awarded due to there being no tender submissions: Lot 1ab - Non-accredited - Digital Marketing Principles - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 1bb - Non-accredited - Digital Marketing in practice - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 5ab - Non-Accredited - Practical Search Engine Optimisation - Classroom/face to face Additional information: This tender was run via the University's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend". Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section ofthe site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-226c301f-992c-40ff-b022-48ef36306764
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463fc0b3-33da-4218-af9a-fc87d196f521
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2021 - 31 May 2022 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

OXFORD PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION GROUP

SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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