Tender

IT Training Services Framework

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

18 Jan 2017 at 10:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking bids for the "IT Training Services Framework", classified under education and training services (CPV code 80000000). This process is currently at the procurement stage of 'Tender', with a submission deadline set for 17th February 2017. The contract is intended for various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, with an estimated value of £1,000,000 and a contract duration from 14th April 2017 to 13th April 2021. The procurement method follows a restricted procedure, requiring a Supplier Selection Stage before the issue of Invitations to Tender (ITTs).

This opportunity allows businesses specialising in IT training and education to expand their market reach, particularly those offering accredited training resources tailored for ICT professionals and end-users within governmental bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with a track record of supporting public sector organisations. The tender's framework serves as a platform for businesses to establish long-term partnerships with the Environment Agency and potentially Defra, thereby fostering growth in the public sector training domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Training Services Framework

Notice Description

Lot 1 - IT Professionals Within the Environment Agency we have approx. 200 ICT Professional staff in Corporate Information Services (CIS). We have IT professionals in three hubs - Bristol, Warrington and Bridgwater. Within 2017/18 we are likely to merge with Defra ICT (DDTS - Defra Digital, Data and Technology Services). This Lot is to provide learning resources for ICT staff, initially for CIS. We also expect other ICT teams within the Environment Agency to use this contract. In time, our Defra colleagues (currently c260) may need to use this contract, in addition. The provider must be able to provide all learning resources for an ICT organisation, excluding those for the project profession (catered for through another contract). Some of these learning resources will be commercial off the shelf accredited courses, delivered accredited training professionals, with a track record of successful delivery to the public sector. Lot 2 - IT Training for users (COTS and training in project deployments) Within the Environment Agency we have approx. 10,000 staff. Approximately 9,000 use ICT. Whereas we have operational staff who would not use IT at all apart from through their team leaders, many do. These need the everyday skills in ICT - Microsoft Office 2013 at different levels and in bespoke systems, usually through projects (systems upgrades and deployments). Initially this contract is to support the ICT requirements of users in the Environment Agency but going forward this contract may be used to support ICT requirements in Defra. This requirement will have a Supplier Selection Stage, which must be completed in order to qualify for the ITT stage. Following the SSC stage, a maximum of 6 suppliers in each Lot will be issued an ITT. Additional information: Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-774aef31-5b9a-43fe-aabf-1becc4cdccae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b900f238-0645-49d8-ab84-e9f1499548c9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2017 - 13 Apr 2021 4-5 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Natalie Powell
Contact Email
natalie.powell@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7825842382

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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