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CCZP17A16 - Communication Fast Stream Qualification

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office's Government Communication Service (GCS) is seeking a Chartered Body to assist in designing and delivering an accredited qualification for the Civil Service Fast Stream programme. Titled "CCZP17A16 - Communication Fast Stream Qualification", this procurement falls under the Education and training services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the open stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 3rd August 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £179,200, and the contract term will run from 28th August 2017 to 27th August 2020.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and training development, particularly those with experience in creating professional qualifications and leadership programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria that favour them. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in communication training and accreditation processes would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance the skill sets of future leaders in the Civil Service.

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Notice Title

CCZP17A16 - Communication Fast Stream Qualification

Notice Description

The Cabinet Office's Government Communication Service (GCS) requires the assistance of a Chartered Body to design, develop and deliver an accredited qualification for The Civil Service Fast Stream programme. The Civil Service Fast Stream is an established 4-year programme aimed at recruiting and developing the next generation of leaders. In 2015 the Authority launched a communications Fast Stream that follows the 4-year programme and focuses on communications and leadership skills. At the end of the 4 years, participants are expected to reach senior management level. To progress the Fast Stream (FS) programme, the Authority is looking to provide a professional qualification awarded by a chartered body, for students in their third year. The majority of specialist Fast Stream schemes have a qualification or accreditation built in, for example, Finance, HR and Project Delivery. Developing a communications FS qualification would ensure consistency with other professions. Developing professional leaders is part of the wider Civil Service strategy to improve standards across all functions. More information can be found in the attached Invitation to Tender pack. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2938ff1e-b47e-4929-a507-3b68071bc0c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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