Tender

Professional Accountancy Training

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Tender

23 Nov 2016 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Professional Accountancy Training", which falls within the specialist training services category. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions required by 20 December 2016. The training will primarily be delivered in London, UK, and is intended for graduate and school leaver training schemes leading to the ICAEW qualification. The contract period is set to commence on 1 September 2017 and run until 31 August 2022.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses in the training sector, particularly those specialising in professional accountancy education and apprenticeship programmes. Organisations that can offer flexible training delivery methods, including both in-person and online options, will be especially well-suited to compete in this tender. Additional capabilities to provide Level 4 and potential Level 7 apprenticeship programmes further enhance the attractiveness for interested bidders.

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Notice Title

Professional Accountancy Training

Notice Description

The NAO requires a training provider to deliver bespoke training for the ICAEW qualification (the ACA exams) for its graduate and school leaver training schemes. It is expected that the majority of training will be delivered as classroom based tuition, although with the option for online delivery where required. Trainees will also require the option to attend alternative courses if they need to defer or resit exams. The NAO also requires an Apprenticeships programme at Level 4 with the option to develop a Level 7 programme once national standards are agreed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b74697-5188-4c99-88c9-c1679d93782b
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist 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
23 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
VICTORIA
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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