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UK SBS PS16230 - Facilitation Skills Training

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "UK SBS PS16230 - Facilitation Skills Training," issued by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This tender falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on personnel-training services, with a total estimated value of £50,000. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 20 February 2017. The contract is intended to facilitate training courses across London, Birmingham, and Manchester, anticipating 1 to 2 courses per operational year of the contract.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in facilitation skills and conflict resolution in the workplace. Such contracts can support growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to contribute to improving employment relations. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their visibility and establish partnerships with ACAS while broadly impacting workplace effectiveness across diverse regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS16230 - Facilitation Skills Training

Notice Description

'*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. ***' ***CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 20/02/2017 at 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER*** ACAS seeks to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. To achieve this ACAS provides up to date information, independent advice, dispute resolution & mediation services, high quality training, and consultancy services to help employers and employees solve workplace problems and working together effectively. ACAS are seeking a training supplier to deliver a three day course in London, Birmingham and Manchester, with the assistance of ACAS course tutors. It is anticipated that there will be 1 - 2 courses per operational year of the contract at each location This training is fundamental to fulfilling the Strategic Aims of the current ACAS Strategy and as such is ACAS business specific. The aims are: 1. To drive sustained organisational effectiveness and productivity and improve the quality of working life across the economy through practical advice and expert support 2. To assist organisations and individuals to manage conflict and resolve disputes at work 3. To shape and inform policy thinking and practice on employment issues which contribute to fair, effective and efficient working relationships. Additional information: 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
ocds-b5fd17-52b1c948-b8c5-4247-a99c-cd5a9f68412e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a157e6da-d841-4165-99ef-602684be7a05
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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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