Tender

210504 - Training Qualification Courses and Accreditation

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

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04 May 2021 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service is initiating a procurement process for "Training Qualification Courses and Accreditation," within the education and training services industry. This tender is currently at the active stage following its publication on 4th May 2021. The contract is set to commence on 15th June 2021 and will last until 14th June 2024, with possible extensions for additional twelve-month periods. Suppliers interested in this limited procurement method, which allows for competitive quotations below the threshold, need to submit their proposals by 16th April 2021. The main delivery locations are in the East of England, specifically Bedford (MK41 0RG).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training providers, particularly those specialising in qualifications such as the Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training and Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the requirements for providing accredited courses and materials. Businesses that are adept in online distance learning and have the capacity to deliver high-quality tutoring services would find this opportunity particularly appealing to expand their market reach within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

210504 - Training Qualification Courses and Accreditation

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust requires an external specialist organisation to provide training and accreditation for certain teaching qualifications The provider will be required to deliver standardised courses and accreditation in respect of some, or all, of the following qualifications: - Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training - Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - Level 3 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practices The supplier will provide a distance learning pathway in an online format for all courses. It is expected the assessments should be by the supplier's visiting tutors or supplier's "live" instructor led i.e. Zoom/Teams. In exceptional circumstances the AET course may be delivered by nominated, suitably qualified individuals within the Trust. The Trust does not have any trained staff to deliver the CET/CAVA or IQA TTT course. The Supplier should price to supply tutors to complete all assessments. Courses must be nationally accredited AET/CET and CAVA Qualification The supplier will provide all course material and equipment needed to deliver this training. It should be noted that previous delivery of these courses, textbooks have not been provided. The contract will run from 15th June 2021 until 14th June 2024, with the option to extend by up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months Additional information: Access to the opportunity is via the e-Tendering Portal - Bravo Solution. Please follow the link shown and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca25e9e0-ac2e-4290-ba49-c1ad2080d0f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b7891a-e073-4df7-8ff4-131652aa9049
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and 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
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2021 - 14 Jun 2024 3-4 years
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
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDOFRD
Postcode
MK41 0RG
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Goldington
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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