Award

T22/23-051 Framework of Trainers for the Local Government Training Group (LGTG)

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2024 at 16:16

Tender

31 May 2023 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, acting on behalf of the Local Government Training Group (LGTG), has completed the award process for the "T22/23-051 Framework of Trainers for the LGTG". This procurement falls under the "Coaching services" category and offers training opportunities for Local Government Officers and Elected Members in Northern Ireland. The award was divided into 37 lots, with contracts awarded to various organisations such as HeadsTogether Consulting Ltd, AKU Training Ltd, and Cosensa Learning Development Ltd. The contract signing took place on 1st February 2024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specializing in staff training services and personal development training services. Companies offering coaching services, training programmes, and consultancy services can benefit from participating in this open procurement process. With a contract value of £2,500,000 GBP, businesses looking to expand their clientele in the public sector, specifically within local government training, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The submission deadline for bids was on 7th July 2023, with a bid validity period extending until 5th October 2023.

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Notice Title

T22/23-051 Framework of Trainers for the Local Government Training Group (LGTG)

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, on behalf of the Local Government Training Group (LGTG), wishes to engage the services of a competent person/ organisation to provide LGTG sponsored training to Local Government Officers and Elected Members across the 11 District Councils of Northern Ireland to assist with the Learning and Development of their employees.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, on behalf of the Local Government Training Group (LGTG), wishes to engage the services of a competent person/ organisation to provide LGTG sponsored training to Local Government Officers and Elected Members across the 11 District Councils of Northern Ireland to assist with the Learning and Development of their employees.

Renewal: One year plus 4 extension options to take contract up to October 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d06e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004505-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

80511000 - Staff training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2028

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
amanda culbert
Contact Email
amanda.culbert@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

AKU TRAINING

COSENSA LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

HARRY MCCONNELL

HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING

MARCOMM

NORTH EAST REGIONAL EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION

SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE

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