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Strategic IT Training Partner - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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14 Aug 2023 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has awarded a contract for Strategic IT Training Partner services to QA Ltd. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at 0 GBP, is scheduled to start on 1st January 2023 and will extend for an initial period of 3 years, with the potential for a further 2-year extension. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 8th November 2022. The contract delivery addresses are in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for IT training services presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those specializing in staff training, computer training, and specialist training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing IT training services to a prestigious institution like The University of Manchester should consider participating in this procurement process to support their business growth and establish long-term partnerships within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Strategic IT Training Partner - AWARD

Notice Description

We wish to purchase IT training services from a strategic partner for IT training as per Appendix A of the attached Bidders Response document This appointment will commence 1st January 2023 and be for a period of 3 (three) years with the potential to extend for 2 (two) further years, on an annual basis. All appointments will be subject to an annual review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30de0b20-1c8b-4165-aebd-7d5f8a1f7f4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Janet Lewis
Contact Email
janet.lewis@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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