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Microsoft Training - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2019 at 14:37

Award

28 May 2019 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Microsoft Training." This contract falls under the industry category of staff training services and was procured through an open tender process. The tender period concluded on 21 May 2019, with the contract period running from 27 May to 30 June 2019. The location of the services is within the West Midlands, UK, specifically at the council’s office located at Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB. The awarded contract, valued at £45,000, was confirmed on 28 May 2019, with QA Limited being the successful supplier.

This training contract presents significant opportunities for growth for organisations specialising in staff training services, especially those with experience in providing Microsoft-related training. Businesses that can demonstrate strong pedagogical expertise and effectiveness in utilising software assurance training vouchers would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector should align their services and expertise with the requirements of local councils and E-learning providers.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Training - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to supply Microsoft Training. As part of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement , Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council currently hold 45 Microsoft software Assurance Training vouchers. We are currently looking for a suitable training provider who will be able to provide us with the best value to take these vouchers and convert them to training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e34f56ca-42a2-4c03-a3fc-24494bae19c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfa5e71-7739-41d9-8d58-2572da4e6af5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Suzanne Allen
Contact Email
suzanne_allen@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2099

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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