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CS21021 UKRI LEAN/Agile Training and Coaching

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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16 May 2023 at 09:42

Award

26 Mar 2021 at 17:28

Tender

04 Feb 2021 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) Limited has awarded a contract for the improvement project titled "CS21021 UKRI LEAN/Agile Training and Coaching" to Catalyst Consulting Ltd. The contract entails enhancing Continuous Improvement culture at Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a part of UK Research and Innovation. The contract involves training 13 individuals in LEAN/Six Sigma and Agile methodologies to execute improvement projects efficiently. The total contract value is £360,000, with a contract period from 15th March 2021 to 14th March 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to participate in the improvement project at STFC. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in LEAN/Six Sigma and Agile methodologies are well-suited to compete. The tender process concluded on 18th February 2021, and successful applicants are expected to contribute to developing a culture of Continuous Improvement at STFC, aligning with UKRI's strategic objectives.

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Notice Title

CS21021 UKRI LEAN/Agile Training and Coaching

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation CS21021 001 has extended the contract term from the 14th March 2022 to 14 March 2023 and has increased the total contract value by PS60,000.00 excluding VAT. Contract Variation CS21021 002 has extended the contract term from the 14th March 2024 to 14 March 2024 and has increased the total contract value by PS136,000.00 excluding VAT. Contract Variation CS21021 003 has extended the contract term from the 14th March 2024 to 31st March 2025 and has increased the total contract value by PS150,000.00 excluding VAT Contract Variation CS21021 004 has increased the total contract value by PS52,925.00 excluding VAT *** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 18th February 2021 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The overall ambition is to further embed a culture of Continuous Improvement across Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) a constituent part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) In order to achieve our ambition we are seeking to develop an initial cohort of 13 people from across our organisation to each deliver an improvement project. We require this cohort to become skilled in the basic tools and techniques of LEAN/Six Sigma, combined with the agile project delivery methodology to ensure pragmatic execution of CI projects with an appropriate sense of urgency (e.g. Kanban and/or Scrum). To support the cohort through their first improvement project, we require follow-on coaching throughout the improvement project lifecycle. The expected outcome as a result of the training and coaching is that each of the 13 people understand the CI / Agile processes to successfully deliver their follow-on project, resulting in an improvement gain for STFC. If deemed impactful, it will guarantee development of a cohort of CI practitioners year on year. Furthermore, ensuring we gain the buy-in of our senior leaders in this initiative is essential, therefore we additionally require a course that raises awareness of LEAN/ Six Sigma, business agility and Agile (SCRUM/Sprint) delivery methods. The objective being to: * create a common understanding and language that we use across STFC when discussing improvements; * encourage sponsorship of improvement projects across departments; and * the increased likelihood of embedding a culture of CI, empowerment of teams, distributed authority and radical transparency. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. 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. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-683ebac5-3094-4739-a4a0-7bd08fbf0f13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35430c52-91b7-4c51-bc24-2e2acc2ef902
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£461,395 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£821,395 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 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
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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

CATALYST CONSULTING

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