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UK SBS PS16285 Services to Support Delivery of the Northern Powerhouse Knowledge Exchange Programme

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking proposals for the "Services to Support Delivery of the Northern Powerhouse Knowledge Exchange Programme". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically specialising in training services, and is located in the Northern region of England. The tender period concluded on 24th January 2017, while the contract commenced on 3rd February 2017 and is set to conclude on 19th May 2017. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, inviting full participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on specialist and personal development training services, particularly those with expertise in educational programme development and delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative approaches beneficial to the training of commercial officers across the Department for International Trade's Global network. Engaging in this contract could lead to collaborative prospects within the Northern Powerhouse initiative, ultimately fostering business growth in the regional training sector.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PS16285 Services to Support Delivery of the Northern Powerhouse Knowledge Exchange Programme

Notice Description

**THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 24th JANUARY 2017, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER**Department for International Trade Northern Powerhouse Team are looking for an organisation to develop content for and deliver a new Knowledge Exchange Programme that aims to upskill commercial officers from across DIT's Global network. The Knowledge Exchange Programme will be delivered over 5 days (8th - 12th May 2017) and will bring together colleagues from across the Northern region (North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber) who support companies that are export ready, together with commercial officers from DIT's Global network. In advance of the full 5 day Programme, the contractor will work with DIT NPH Team to test elements of the content through delivery of a 1 day pilot event on Wednesday 8th March 2017 in Manchester with 100 staff from the Western European Teams. There is also the potential to run a second 1 day pilot before end March 2017. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ca04205-8488-4708-9cb0-812e4d12928e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243f0df2-10b5-41b2-b2ba-cff8ac88e870
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2017 - 19 May 2017 1-6 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATEGY4TECHNOLOGY

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