Planning

Personal Impact Training

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

24 Mar 2020 at 15:33

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is planning a procurement process for a training programme entitled "Personal Impact Training." This initiative aims to foster the development of women in the pipeline to Senior Civil Service roles, contributing to diversity and regional representation. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the anticipated formal procurement exercise scheduled to commence in May 2020, aiming for a contract award by July 2020. The training will be conducted across six locations in England: London, Sheffield, Manchester, Darlington, Nottingham, and Coventry, covering 30 sessions throughout the 2020-2021 financial year. The estimated value of this contract is £90,000 and is classified under training services (CPV 80500000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in training and development, to engage with the public sector. Firms with expertise in delivering personal impact and communications training, especially those with experience working with large organisations, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to participate, as the DfE seeks to establish a diverse supplier base. Interested suppliers should register on the specified platform and express their interest to stay informed about the forthcoming procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Impact Training

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is supporting the development of women in its pipeline to posts in the Senior Civil Service (SCS). This activity supports both our ambition to improve diversity, and to increase the number of SCS in regional locations. The purpose of this early engagement notice is to notify the market of the DfE's intention to undertake a procurement exercise to identify a suitably qualified supplier to provide training that supports this ambition. The DfE is seeking to engage with suitably qualified & experienced suppliers to inform the most appropriate route to market. The requirement is for the supplier to provide a 1 day face to face 'Personal Impact Training Course' across the 6 Department for Education locations across England locations covering: - Understanding own impact in a variety of workplace scenarios - Deeper understanding of clear and effective personal communication - Improved confidence This training must be delivered in a face to face environment, with a maximum ratio of 1 tutor to 5 trainees. The learning should last no more than 1 day per course. The training is to be delivered over 30 sessions to be completed across the 20/21 financial year. Venues will be arranged by the Authority in 6 locations: - London - Sheffield - Manchester - Darlington - Nottingham; and - Coventry Required skills/qualifications of the trainers: The DfE require trainers to be experienced actors and provide evidence of recognised professional training qualifications, drawing on the techniques used in their professions to improve voice, body language and personal impact. Trainers should have a track record in delivering this learning and development within large public and private organisation (minimum 3 years learning delivery experience). If the DfE decides to undertake a formal procurement process then this is anticipated to commence in May 2020 through a notice on Contracts Finder notice, with the intention to have a contract awarded by July 2020. These dates are indicative in light of the current COVID-19 climate these have potential to change and or be cancelled. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in any subsequent procurement process nor does it infer any special status on those suppliers who do submit an interest. Interested suppliers should register on https://education.app.jaggaer.com and look for project reference 3038. Details of how to register and the terms of free registration are provided. Interested suppliers should send an expression of interest message via Project 3038 messaging facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b94fe5-52fd-4921-b90c-63d5532c84d7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Amy Robinson
Contact Email
amy8.robinson@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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