Tender

Learning and Development Council Wide Training Requirements Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Sep 2018 at 11:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is initiating a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Learning and Development training courses, titled "Learning and Development Council Wide Training Requirements Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)." This tender, which falls under the Education and training services category, is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 29 September 2023. The contract period will commence on 30 September 2023 and run until 1 October 2026, with services to be delivered primarily at their base in Worcester, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in training and qualification courses, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering a wide range of training services, including social work, health and safety, and corporate skills, would be particularly well-suited to compete. By securing a place on the DPS, successful bidders will gain pre-approved status, allowing them to respond to future training requirements from the council, thereby fostering growth and collaboration with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning and Development Council Wide Training Requirements Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council are looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to engage a range of providers that are able to deliver a diverse range of training and qualification courses. The organisations that are successful in being awarded a place on the DPS will be given a "pre-approved" status and will be invited to submit a formal bid when Worcestershire County Council have a requirement to contract the external delivery of training courses that fall within one of the categories in which the applicant organisation has expressed an interest. Each application to join the DPS will be reviewed by Worcestershire County Council to ensure the minimum criteria for entry onto the DPS is met. The minimum criteria for entry onto the DPS will be detailed in the DPS application process. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: www.intendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Registration Additional information can be obtained from the above mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Registration Additional information: The Council hosts an in-house Learning and Development team that deliver and commission learning solutions to and for a variety of customers: *Internal Social Work and Health & Social Care Workforce *External Health and Social Care Providers, contracted to deliver care and support (Residential, *Domiciliary etc.) *School support staff (teachers, office workers) *Internal Corporate workforce Whilst the Learning and Development Service has internal trainers and an administration service, it does not have the capacity to meet the needs of all its customers. Therefore, the service looks to commission the knowledge and skills of externally qualified, licensed and experienced providers to work on a variety of training projects as and when required to meet requirements. The scope of these projects can vary in context, value and duration but, collectively, and over time they support the development of council employees and partner organisations to enhance skills to support delivery of the Councils objectives. Our aim is to nurture a productive workforce to ensure competence and confidence when delivering services to our customers. The Council are looking to establish a DPS to engage a range of providers that are able to deliver a diverse range of training and qualification courses. The organisations that are successful in being awarded a place on the DPS will be given a 'pre-approved' status and will be invited to submit a formal bid when the Council have a requirement to contract the external delivery of training courses that fall within one of the categories in which the applicant organisation has expressed an interest. Each application to join the DPS will be reviewed by the Council to ensure the minimum criteria for entry onto the DPS is met. The minimum criteria for entry onto the DPS will be detailed in the DPS application process. The DPS will be split into the following categories: C 1 - Social Work (Children's & Adults) Training for Social Work Qualified Staff and Social Work Academy C 2 - Social Care (CFC & Adults) Training is offered to Adults working within Children's Families and Communities Services and Adult Social Work and Social Care Services, including Foster Carers C 3 - Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (CFC & Adults) Training is offered to Adults working within Children's Families and Communities Services and Adult Social Work and Social Care Services. C 4 - Health & Safety (Children's & Adults) Training is offered to Adults working within different service areas within the Council and external care providers, commissioned to provide care by the Council C 5 - Corporate Business Skills Support provided across the organisation at all levels. C 6 - ICT Training is providing on a bespoke basis and offered to a diverse range of internal council staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b98c8e4-c85d-46e3-997f-3e0c5544896c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2023 - 1 Oct 2026 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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