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Provision of Microsoft Power Platform Training

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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24 Feb 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has awarded a contract for the provision of Microsoft Power Platform Training. The purpose of this procurement, classified under Software Package and Information Systems and Education and Training Services, is to equip employees with the necessary skills to leverage the platform for creating custom business solutions, automating workflows, and data analysis. Located in Reading, England, the procurement followed a competitive quotation method under the limited procurement process. The contract period spans from 21 May 2024 to 20 May 2027, and the tender was awarded to The Knowledge Academy (UK) Limited on 17 May 2024, with a contract value of £50,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software training and development, particularly those experienced in Microsoft products. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from participating in similar tenders by demonstrating expertise in providing tailored training solutions that meet specific organisational needs. Given the detailed nature of the required services, businesses with a robust track record in delivering comprehensive training programmes and a strong understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform would be well-suited to compete in such procurements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Microsoft Power Platform Training

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement aimed at equipping employees with the skill and knowledge needed to leverage the platform to create custom business solution, automated workflow and analysing data with easy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77f176e8-c38a-4e96-9194-312747b8586b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9a4d51-078e-4e5f-8d00-f72c34b87ff9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2024 - 20 May 2027 2-3 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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