Tender

Cadent Gas - Leadership and Technical Training Framework

CADENT GAS LIMITED

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Tender

22 Nov 2021 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cadent Gas Limited involves a tender for a "Leadership and Technical Training Framework," with the aim of providing training services across various sectors, primarily within the education and training services industry. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) submissions set for 20th December 2021 at 12:00pm. The successful suppliers will engage in a framework agreement that spans multiple lots for a total estimated value of £3,400,000, located in the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on leadership development, technical training, and health and safety. Companies providing bespoke training programmes or with experience in gas or hydrogen distribution networks would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the framework allowing for up to 999 participants, there is significant potential for collaboration among providers, making this a favourable prospect for businesses aiming to expand their market presence and service offerings.

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Notice Title

Cadent Gas - Leadership and Technical Training Framework

Notice Description

Framework agreement for the provision of supply of training services for Cadent Gas. This is to be provided over 8 lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Repair, Replace & Emergency (inc Gas Authorisation)

Courses relating specifically to Low/Medium pressure Gas (or Hydrogen) Distribution Networks (e.g. Mains/Service Laying, Management of Gas (or Hydrogen) Escapes, Repair Techniques, ESP and metering related ACS units.

Options: Three one year extension options

Lot 2 - Specialist Engineering & other miscellaneous (inc manufacturer products)

Courses related to management of Medium, Intermediate and High-Pressure pipelines and pressure control aspects of the Gas (or Hydrogen) Distribution Network (e.g. Electrical & Instrumentation, Regulators, Profiling, Condition Monitoring, Pipeline Corrosion monitoring and management), plus miscellaneous; Teaching and assessment qualifications.

Options: Three one year extension options

Lot 3 - Generic Engineering/Plant

Generic, non-gas network specific offerings e.g. mobile plant, mechanical handling equipment, scaffolding and access equipment, NRSWA, Locksmith.

Options: Three one year extension options

Lot 4 - Generic Health, Safety & Environmental

Generic health, safety and environmental offerings (e.g. Emergency 1st Aid at work, Manual Handling, NEBOSH, IOSH) Driving qualifications, Incident Management. Safe Control of Operations. Confined Spaces, Trench Support. Mental Health.

Options: Three one year extension options.

Lot 5 - Business Skills - Interpersonal skills / personal effectiveness

Delivery of interpersonal and personal effectiveness courses (including some leadership / soft skills). Most of these courses will be off the shelf and need less contextualisation to Cadent. These include, (but not limited to): problem solving, confidence, decision making, presentation skills, assertiveness, agile thinking, self-awareness and authenticity that align with the Cadent values. Any courses or programmes that reflect on self-behaviours must relate to our own assessment framework. All of these courses should consider being used at different levels throughout the organisation from junior to exec, blended learning capability and basic, intermediate and expert (not necessarily related to hierarchy)

Options: Three on year extension options.

Lot 6 - Business skills - Cadent specific

Providers in this lot should be able to work with Cadent to co-create products that are more aligned to Cadent processes and environment. Subjects as a minimum (developed and delivered in line with Business needs and ability to cover different depths dependant on need): Project Management, Financial Understanding, Regulatory requirements, Commercial Acumen, Change Management, Understanding and utilising data effectively, Process mapping. Providers should also be able to deliver these products if needed. All of these courses should consider being used at different levels throughout the organisation from junior to exec, blended learning capability and basic, intermediate and expert (not necessarily related to hierarchy)

Options: Three on year extension options.

Lot 7 - Customer Excellence

Customer Excellence training across various levels and roles within the business, this includes operational front line (field-based operatives), customer centre and all other front and back office roles across the business - to be developed with the business to align with and include existing customer service processes and put the customer at the heart of what we do. Need blended learning capability and is to include the capability to deliver face to face at volume and provide role play and actors as appropriate.

Options: Three one year extension options.

Lot 8 - Programme Delivery

Cadent will also require support to run some set programmes (rather than one off catalogue courses in lot 5 and 6). These could include mandatory people management programme, career development programmes and graduate / new entrant programmes. There will likely be a high level design blueprint signed off for providers to create the content beneath and support delivery.

Options: Three one year extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f8c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029011-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CADENT GAS LIMITED
Contact Name
Derry McGregor
Contact Email
derry.mcgregor@cadentgas.com
Contact Phone
+44 7971878444

Buyer Location

Locality
HINCKLEY
Postcode
LE10 0NA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth
Electoral Ward
Hinckley Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hinckley and Bosworth

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