Tender

WP3875a - Finance Training Provider Framework

WALSALL COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Mar 2023 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the provision of Finance Qualification Training services under the title "WP3875a - Finance Training Provider Framework". This opportunity falls under the "services" category, with a contract period starting on June 1, 2023, and ending on May 31, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a submission deadline set for April 21, 2023. The tender is divided into three lots, each focusing on different accountancy qualifications provided by CIPFA, CIMA, and ACCA. The location for delivery is Walsall, and the tender presents opportunities for providers to support Council staff in achieving these qualifications.

This tender issued by the Walsall Council offers business growth opportunities for providers in the education and training services sector. Businesses specializing in adult and other education services, particularly those offering finance-related qualifications, would be well-suited to compete. With a clear focus on quality and pricing criteria, providers have a chance to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the Walsall locality. The Council's emphasis on social and environmental considerations in contract performance makes this a valuable opportunity for businesses aligning with such values and seeking to contribute positively to community development through training provision.

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Notice Title

WP3875a - Finance Training Provider Framework

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure a number of Providers for the delivery of Finance Qualification Training. As part of the Framework Providers will be expected to support Council staff undertaking the qualifications, with all the necessary requirements including but not limited toProvision of TrainingEnsuring QualityManaging End Point AssessmentsMonitoring LearnersIt is the Council's intention to divide these requirements into 3 Lots as followsLot 1 - CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) Accountancy QualificationsLot 2 - CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) Business Accountancy Qualification Lot 3 - ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Accountancy Qualification

Lot Information

CIPFA Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy)'s Accountancy Qualifications.

Providers will be expected to support Council staff undertaking the CIPFA Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy)'s Accountancy Qualifications, with all the necessary requirements including but not limited to:Provision of TrainingEnsuring QualityManaging End Point AssessmentsMonitoring Learners

Renewal: 2 x up to 12 months

CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)'s Business Accountancy Qualification

Providers will be expected to support Council staff undertaking the CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)'s Business Accountancy Qualification, with all the necessary requirements including but not limited to:Provision of TrainingEnsuring QualityManaging End Point AssessmentsMonitoring Learners

Renewal: 2 x up to 12 months

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)'s Accountancy Qualification

Providers will be expected to support Council staff undertaking the ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)'s Accountancy qualifications, with all the necessary requirements including but not limited to:Provision of TrainingEnsuring QualityManaging End Point AssessmentsMonitoring Learners

Renewal: 2 x up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b4de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008228-2023
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

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