Award

Delivery of Online Training in IT for Business Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref: 03S19P03307

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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Award

28 Oct 2021 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester is currently engaged in the procurement process for the delivery of online training in IT for Business Skills, as a part of their Dynamic Purchasing System for skills providers and training provision in Cheshire and Warrington. The tender, initiated under the selective procurement method, has a contract period that commenced on 4th October 2021 and runs until 31st May 2022, with a minimum total contract value of £240 and an overall expected value of £1,200. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period concluded on 26th August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online training solutions, particularly for those offering courses in IT skills such as spreadsheet applications, presentation software, and business intelligence tools. Companies that are innovative in their training methods and capable of delivering quality, non-accredited short courses will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Online Training in IT for Business Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref: 03S19P03307

Notice Description

The University of Chester has already appointed suitably qualified organisations onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (ref 2019-Dec-01 Contracts Finder notice still Open when this award notice was published) to deliver a range of skills solutions and training options to Cheshire and Warrington employees until 31st May 2022. This tender welcomed a range of established provision and innovative & emerging online programmes to deliver courses in courses in Online training in IT for Business Skills.. The values in this award notice only relate to the tender process and not the actual values under the contracts as these will be dependent upon demand from participants. All Lots were awarded: Lot 1a Non-Accredited Short Course - Spreadsheets - Introduction - Online with Tutor Lot 1b Non-Accredited Short Course - Spreadsheets - Intermediate - Online with Tutor Lot 1c Non-Accredited Short Course - Spreadsheets - Advanced - Online with Tutor Lot 2a Non-Accredited Short Course - Spreadsheets - Pivot Tables - Online with Tutor Lot 2b Non-Accredited Short Course - Spreadsheets - Data Preparation - Online with Tutor Lot 2c Non-Accredited Short Course - Spreadsheets - Dashboards - Online with Tutor Lot 3a Non-Accredited Short Course - Presentation Software - Essentials - Online with Tutor Lot 3b Non-Accredited Short Course - Presentation Software - Advanced - Online with Tutor Lot 4a Non-Accredited Short Course - Word Processing - Introduction - Online with Tutor Lot 4b Non-Accredited Short Course - Word Processing - Intermediate - Online with Tutor Lot 4c Non-Accredited Short Course - Word Processing - Advanced - Online with Tutor Lot 5a Non-Accredited Short Course - Database Software - Introduction - Online with Tutor Lot 5b Non-Accredited Short Course - Database Software - Intermediate - Online with Tutor Lot 5c Non-Accredited Short Course - Database Software - Advanced - Online with Tutor Lot 6 Non-Accredited Short Course - Email Software - Online with Tutor Lot 7a Non-Accredited Short Course - Project Management Software - Essentials - Online with Tutor Lot 7b Non-Accredited Short Course - Project Management Software - Advanced - Online with Tutor Lot 8 Non-Accredited Short Course - Business Intelligence Software - Online with Tutor Lot 9a Non-Accredited Short Course - Services for Business Management - Essentials - Online with Tutor Lot 9b Non-Accredited Short Course - Digital Filing - Communication and Collaboration - Essentials - Online with Tutor Lot 9c Non-Accredited Short Course - Digital Filing - Planner and Digital Notebooks - Online with Tutor Lot 10a Non-Accredited Short Course - Web-Based Collaborative Platform - User Training - Online with Tutor Lot 10b Non-Accredited Short Course - Web Based Collaborative Platform - Power User - Online with Tutor Lot 10c Non-Accredited Short Course - Web Based Collaborative Platform - Information Management - Online Lot 10d Non-Accredited Short Course - Web Based Collaborative Platform - Administration - Online Additional information: This tender was run via the University's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend". Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60a645e-68e7-4394-b84e-6dcd6f206a5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£1,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DIMENSIONS TRAINING SOLUTIONS

SQUAREONE TRAINING

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