This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2021 at 16:08

Tender

15 Mar 2021 at 11:00

Planning

28 Jan 2021 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking suppliers for the "Leadership & Management Development Framework" to enhance the skills of its management population. The procurement involves a direct method and was initially planned to replace an existing framework set to expire in July 2021. The tender submission deadline was 15th April 2021, at 12:00 noon, with the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2021, lasting until 30th June 2023. This opportunity falls under the "Education and training services" category, primarily aimed at providers within the East of England region.

This tender represents a significant chance for businesses specialising in leadership and management training to engage with a major public sector client. Companies capable of delivering tailored interventions across various management levels, from junior to senior managers, are particularly well-suited to compete. With a projected volume of approximately 2,240 managers requiring support, organisations that can demonstrate a capability in areas such as people management and continuous improvement will have a strong competitive advantage in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Leadership & Management Development Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to ensure that there is a process to; Discover, scope, design, develop, facilitate and deliver a range of interventions to develop and enhance the skills and capabilities of the leadership & management population through the provision of a multi-supplier Framework. The key outcome of this tender is to ensure that there is a process to design, develop and deliver a range of interventions to grow and enhance the core skills of the management population. As such, we are seeking organisations that can support us through the delivery of services as set out in the Lots below. Lot 1 - People Management (capable of constructively building, effectively managing and developing high performing teams). Lot 2 - Managing Resources (capable of productively and efficiently utilising resources to best advantage). Lot 3 - Managing in the System (collaboratively working across boundaries of the Council, partner organisations & stakeholders in a positive & collective goal orientated way). Lot 4 - Managing for Continuous Improvement (embed and implement a culture of constantly doing better). Lot 5 - Managing yourself (assessing and improving leadership performance through self-awareness, feedback and critical thinking). Lot 6 - Leading Self (being more aware of ourselves, our influence and the need to flex styles and approaches. Leadership at all levels, starts with people choosing to lead themselves) Lot 7 - Leading Others & Other Managers (seeking out and integrating Multiple perspectives, building strong and productive relationships in order to get things done and the ability to bridge the gap between operational and strategic focus as the context requires) Lot 8 - Leading the Function & the Organisation (setting the organisational purpose and alignment for implementation of the organisational strategy The management population in scope of this tender includes junior, middle and senior managers; line managers, operational/service managers and strategic/heads of service respectively. Executive coaching for our Senior Leadership (heads of service/strategic managers) is out of scope. Technical and professional pathways are not within scope of this tender. The potential volumes would be in the region of 240 strategic managers/heads of service and 2000 operational/service managers. These numbers are only indicative and those that require interventions will be confirmed when detailed work packages are released. Your tender submission must be submitted to the Authority electronically by publishing through this ITT CO0076 Leadership and Management Framework at https://www.proactisplaza.com, using RFX REQ1000197, not later than 12:00 (noon) hours on 15th April 2021.It is the Authority's policy to reject any tenders received after the above deadline. Additional information: All communications should be directed through the tender messaging facility, https://www.proactisplaza.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f4eb5da-8305-4453-a3fc-737521eea1d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e063b90b-a91c-4f57-9689-9bfb84844949
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
17 May 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 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
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

AGA Performance Limited

CATALYST CONSULTING LIMITED

The Collaborate I CIC

GatenbySanderson

iMANAGE PERFORMANCE LIMITED

Roffey Park Institute

SKEPSIS LEARNING LTD

Alchemist Learning and Development Limited

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