Tender

GEN_21_10 Professional Accountancy Training and Apprenticeship Program

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Tender

06 Jan 2022 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) is conducting a tender for the 'GEN_21_10 Professional Accountancy Training and Apprenticeship Program', aimed at providing educational services. This procurement falls within the Education and Training Services category and is located in London. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 7th February 2022. This open procurement process, valued at £2,730,000, invites all interested suppliers to submit their proposals electronically through the designated Delta eSourcing portal.

This opportunity opens the door for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and educational service providers to engage in a significant training programme for graduate and school leaver trainees. Businesses with expertise in accountancy training, particularly those with capabilities to deliver ICAEW qualifications, would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Successful participation in this contract could result in sustained partnerships with the NAO, enhancing business growth and reputation in the public sector training market.

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Notice Title

GEN_21_10 Professional Accountancy Training and Apprenticeship Program

Notice Description

ICAEW qualification (the ACA exams) *The NAO requires a training provider to deliver tuition to its graduate and school leaver trainees for the ICAEW qualification (the ACA exams). *The NAO recruits approximately 70 graduate and 10 school leaver trainees each year for its professional training programmes based in London and Newcastle. *The Newcastle intake will normally be between 10-12 trainees, with approximately four being school leavers. The remainder of the intake are based in London *Both graduate and school leaver trainees study the ICAEW qualification, although school leavers will complete this over a longer period and will complete the six CFAB as a Level 4 apprenticeship.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ICAEW qualification (the ACA exams) *The NAO requires a training provider to deliver tuition to its graduate and school leaver trainees for the ICAEW qualification (the ACA exams). *The NAO recruits approximately 70 graduate and 10 school leaver trainees each year for its professional training programmes based in London and Newcastle. *The Newcastle intake will normally be between 10-12 trainees, with approximately four being school leavers. The remainder of the intake are based in London *Both graduate and school leaver trainees study the ICAEW qualification, although school leavers will complete this over a longer period and will complete the six CFAB as a Level 4 apprenticeship. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/99AU79E3XS

Renewal: Consideration of renewal shall be detailed within ITT Document, Suppliers are requested to refer to the published ITT document for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0307de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000329-2022
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,730,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,730,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2022Expired
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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2077987372

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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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