Award

Knowledge Transfer Programme Associate Training

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2020 at 15:09

TenderAmendment

17 Dec 2019 at 17:00

Tender

19 Nov 2019 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender for the "Knowledge Transfer Programme Associate Training" within the training services sector. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage following a completed tender phase, with a total contract value of £3,000,000. This contract runs from 3rd March 2020 to 3rd March 2025. The original tender submission deadline was scheduled for 24th December 2019, providing ample time for bidders to prepare their proposals. The location for service delivery encompasses multiple regions across the UK, ensuring accessibility for diverse participants.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers focusing on business management, leadership, and innovation skills development. Businesses that specialise in bespoke training solutions, particularly those capable of offering blended learning approaches and managing comprehensive onboarding processes for programme participants will find this contract appealing. Additionally, organisations that can provide high-quality venues and are adept at creating unique learning experiences are encouraged to participate, as the project emphasises value for money and quality of delivery in line with the objectives of the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships initiative.

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Notice Title

Knowledge Transfer Programme Associate Training

Notice Description

Scope of the Requirement To secure the services of a highly professional and service orientated training supplier to deliver high quality learning experiences for participants in the KTP programme. The KTP Programme seeks to demonstrate the delivery of value for money for all our funding partners. The key objective of the provision of the training package for KTP Associates is to facilitate the development of an appropriate level of management and leadership skills to help Associates deliver successful KTP projects. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) is an Innovate UK led government funded programme which aims to enable businesses to access the technology, knowledge and skills which are available in UK universities, colleges and research & technology organisations, to undertake collaborative projects for the strategic development of the business. More information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/knowledgetransfer- partnerships-what-they-are-and-how-to-apply and http://www.ktp-uk.org/ The core training package must cover at least the following: A. Business Management Skills development B. Leadership and Innovation skills C. Personal Skills development KTP expects the supplier to undertake research into the KTP programme and the key role that the associate plays and develop an appropriate curriculum around the 'core' elements. Once appointed the KTP programme will support the supplier in fine tuning the programme to ensure that it fully meets the programme's needs. Through the evaluation process and continual improvement, if a topic is not well received, then it can be revised or replaced in consultation with the contracting authority. The appointed contractor must also be able to provide: * A blended learning approach including elements of residential training * Management of 'on boarding' participants to the training programme, whilst UKRI will provide the names of the associate the supplier will e required to manage the seamless on boarding of the associates onto the training sessions in alignment with their proposed methodology for delivery. * Detailed programme evaluation reports delivered quarterly, with annual summary * A high-quality venue that provides a unique experience, the venue should be close to good rail, road and air links as participants will be travelling from all parts of the UK * All meals and accommodation for the attendees * All materials needed to deliver the course(s) * A strategy to support those working flexibly. * Where a supplier is providing training that enables associates to develop and gain additional qualifications as part of the package this should be detailed in the response. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the e-sourcing portal Delta. Additional information: The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 24th December 2019 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: XHQ6J9JV4N The appointed contractor must also be able to provide: * A blended learning approach including elements of residential training * Management of 'onboarding' participants to the training programme, whilst UKRI will provide the names of the associate the supplier will e required to manage the seamless onboarding of the associates onto the traing sessions in alignment with their proposed methodology for delivery. * Detailed programme evaluation reports delivered quarterly, with annual summary * A high-quality venue that provides a unique experience, the venue should be close to good rail, road and air links as participants will be travelling from all parts of the UK * All meals and accommodation for the attendees * All materials needed to deliver the course(s) * A strategy to support those working flexibly. * Where a supplier is providing training that enables associates to devlop and gain additional qualifications as part of the package this should be detailed in the response. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the e-sourcing portal Delta. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a10746-61a7-4a1b-bd88-bb92cd26d60d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2020 - 15 Mar 2025 Over 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Rebecca Fish
Contact Email
rebecca.fish@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867133 ext 7133

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

ASHORNE HILL MANAGEMENT COLLEGE

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