Tender

UK SBS PS16251 Workforce Development Programme

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

05 Dec 2016 at 11:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking bids for the "UK SBS PS16251 Workforce Development Programme," a public procurement initiative focused on IT services, including consulting and software development. This tender is currently in the open stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 16 December 2016 at 11:00 hours. The project aims to assess the skills capabilities of 28 IT staff based in London, extending to other locations within the UK. The anticipated contract period will commence on 3 January 2017 and conclude on 31 March 2017, with the procurement process conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources management, IT consulting, and training services. Companies that have expertise in developing training tools aligned with the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) and can provide substantial training programmes would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging this contract to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS16251 Workforce Development Programme

Notice Description

***CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 16/12/2016 at 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER***Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) provides free and impartial information and advice to employers and employees on all aspects of workplace relations and employment law. We support good relationships between employers and employees which underpin business success. But when things go wrong we help by providing conciliation to resolve workplace problems. We also provide good value, high quality training and tailored advice to employers. Our expertise is based on millions of contacts with employers and employees each year and we are governed by an independent Council, including representatives of employer and employee organisations and employment experts. The ACAS IT team are going through major changes and transformation in order to be better placed for the new and developing changes in the way IT services need to be delivered. This includes, where appropriate, taking advantage of cloud services and moving to digital services. Transformation of the team is required to ensure we get the full benefit of these new initiatives. Before implementing a new strategy the business requires a clear picture of the current skills capability of all 28 staff. In scope for the project are 28 staff. We are looking for a supplier to work with us and lead the project to deliver to our requirements. It is expected that this engagement will take 3 months to complete. The Acas IT function currently consists of 28 FTE based from London head office, consisting of up to 12 job roles across the function. While the head office is situated in London there are also staff members based throughout the country and the successful supplier would need to account for this. We expect the work to be led by the supplier. It is envisaged that it will include: * Build / supply a tool that will allow Acas staff to manage their own SFIA data and how that maps to It and business need * Training in SFIA to all staff and how to use the tool; training in how to administer the tool to a small set of staff * Creation of aligned job roles underpinned by SFIA and customised with industry and application specifics * Supplier to write a summary gap analysis report - proving input into a development plan for each member of staff * Development plan input into the tool Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing 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-b5fd17-6f2fade4-9c23-44dc-b912-c011a5588892
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0816da6a-0f63-4e55-a454-9737beaa0583
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79632000 - Personnel-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
5 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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