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BBO ESF Claims Training via CCS RM3745 Management Consultancy Lot 3 - Audit

THE BIG LOTTERY FUND

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30 Apr 2018 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Big Lottery Fund is seeking to procure specialist training services under the title "BBO ESF Claims Training via CCS RM3745 Management Consultancy Lot 3 - Audit". This procurement process is aimed at providing training for newly recruited Funding Officers in the Newcastle Office, focusing on the Building Better Opportunities (BBO) European Social Fund (ESF) programme. The tender was awarded on 15 January 2018, with the contract period running from 1 February 2018 to 31 July 2019. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The completion status confirms that the process has been finalised with a contract valued at £20,650.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in European Social Fund requirements and compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts, as they can bring tailored, adaptive training solutions to meet the specific needs of the Big Lottery Fund. Businesses that focus on professional development and auditing training will find this tender aligns well with their service offerings, potentially enabling them to enhance their portfolios and expand their client base through valuable public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBO ESF Claims Training via CCS RM3745 Management Consultancy Lot 3 - Audit

Notice Description

The Big Lottery Fund (the Fund) is seeking to procure training provision for its Building Better Opportunities (BBO) European Social Fund (ESF) programme. The Service Provider will have specialist ESF expertise to deliver a number of short intensive ESF training programmes for newly recruited Funding Officers (FOs) in our Newcastle Office. At the end of the intensive training programme, FOs will have gained sufficient knowledge and confidence to monitor and test 'actual cost' claims in line with ESF requirements. In addition, the Service Provider, upon request, will provide training in other related areas i.e. updates on ESF guidance, procurement, cross cutting themes, etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa7d7fcf-870e-4a3f-ab28-804733e519c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacebed4-243d-48fc-ab87-6a4cf1d7b6bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£20,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BIG LOTTERY FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 1DE
Post Town
Central 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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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