Tender

UK SBS PS16295 Services to Support Delivery of the Northern Powerhouse Knowledge Exchange Programme

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

10 Jan 2017 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking proposals for the "UK SBS PS16295 Services to Support Delivery of the Northern Powerhouse Knowledge Exchange Programme". This initiative falls under the specialist training services category and aims to enhance the skills of commercial officers across the UK. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a submission deadline of 24th January 2017. The contract period will commence on 3rd February 2017 and conclude on 19th May 2017. Activities are set to take place primarily in Manchester, with engagement from regions including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training providers and consultancies specialising in professional development and knowledge exchange. Businesses oriented towards delivering bespoke training solutions, particularly those with experience in developing and executing knowledge transfer programmes, would be well suited to compete. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their visibility and capabilities within the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS16295 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c44e941f-a5c7-4960-82bf-9788d557a7a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade9b533-6f23-45cd-b3ae-ee08d19b0725
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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