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UK SBS PS16229 Accreditation for the Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation (CIWM)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2017 at 14:23

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently handling the procurement process for the "UK SBS PS16229 Accreditation for the Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation (CIWM)" project, classified under the certification services category. The tender, which is now in the award stage, had a bid submission deadline of 9th November 2016, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2017 and lasting until 31st March 2018. The procurement method is not specified, but the total value of the contract is £17,576, covering delivery across several regions, including the UK, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in workplace mediation and training services, particularly those able to provide accredited certification for mediation events. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing and delivering training programmes, alongside a knack for continuous improvement in educational services, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract and support ACAS’s aims to enhance workplace relations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS16229 Accreditation for the Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation (CIWM)

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 9th November at 2pm. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Any bids submitted directly to the buyer will be disregarded. ACAS seeks to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. To achieve this, ACAS provides up to date information, independent advice, high quality training and consultancy services to help employers and employees in solving workplace problems and working together effectively. ACAS are seeking to have direct claims status for the Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation (CIWM) award and the provider will be expected to provide accredited certification to successful delegates completing CIWM events beginning on or after the 1st April 2017 and assessed by CIWM tutors as meeting the necessary standard. The provider will work in partnership with ACAS to evolve the current specification, taking in to account methods of learning delivery and ways of assessment; and thereafter, adopt a balanced approach of continuous improvement whilst maintaining the stability and consistency of the event. 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-b5fd17-5ecb0a51-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f52eb60-a82c-49d9-9405-f4078aaa4d7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,576 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,576 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOCN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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