Notice Information
Notice Title
NEPO514 - Dynamic Purchasing System for External Training
Notice Description
The Association of North East Councils Limited trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for External Training. The resulting solution will provide Contracting Authorities with access to a diverse range of Providers capable of providing Training services across a wide range of disciplines. The future DPS will directly replace the existing NEPO514 External Training Provision solution, which expires on 31 January 2024. The Solution is being established as a 'Dynamic Purchasing System' (DPS) using a flexible approach based on the concept of Regulation 34 via Schedule 3, under the principles set out in Regulation 74-77 ('The Light Touch Regime'). The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this DPS must register their expression of interest and submit a request to participate through the Open eTendering system. If not already registered, suppliers should register on the Open system at https://www.open-uk.org/. Requests to Participate must be submitted using the link above. Requests to Participate submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance from the Open Support Team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30. If you need some guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. NEPO makes no guarantee that any orders will be placed under the DPS by NEPO or any of the Contracting Authorities.
Lot Information
Corporate & Workforce Development
Corporate and Workforce Development covers learning opportunities provided to help employees gain the skills to be able to perform specific job duties. It also covers all aspects of working life, to ensure employees are safe, healthy, satisfied and engaged.
Renewal: The DPS will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO514 External Training Dynamic Purchasing System. It is anticipated that this DPS will be subject to future renewals.
Social Care - Children & AdultsSocial Care - Children & Adults supports the professional development of colleagues working within the Care Sector.
Renewal: This DPS will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO514 External Training Dynamic Purchasing System. It is anticipated that this DPS will be subject to future renewals.
Information & Communications TechnologyICT includes the process of learning how to use technology software and devices.
Renewal: This DPS will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO514 External Training Dynamic Purchasing System. It is anticipated that this DPS will be subject to future renewals.
Construction, Vehicles & HighwaysConstruction, Vehicles & Highways covers health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on construction sites. It also covers traffic management practices, ensuring professionals are effective, safe and productive.
Renewal: This DPS will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO514 External Training Dynamic Purchasing System. It is anticipated that this DPS will be subject to future renewals.
Public & Occupational Health & SafetyPublic and Occupational Health & Safety covers the safety, health, welfare and wellbeing of people. It provides safe working environments for staff.
Renewal: This DPS will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO514 External Training Dynamic Purchasing System. It is anticipated that this DPS will be subject to future renewals.
Commercial & Residential BuildingsCommercial & Residential covers knowledge and skills relating to both commercial and residential buildings. This includes training relating to building compliance and maintenance.
Renewal: This DPS will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO514 External Training Dynamic Purchasing System. It is anticipated that this DPS will be subject to future renewals.
ICT TrainingICT Training
Safeguarding TrainingSafeguarding Training
Social Care (Adult's & Children's) TrainingSocial Care (Adult's & Children's) Training
Social Worker TrainingSocial Worker Training
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-03ee76
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034023-2023
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Dynamic
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
80500000 - Training services
80530000 - Vocational training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £16,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 17 Nov 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 22 Dec 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 12 Oct 2023Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active, Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Carly Ivers
- Contact Email
- professional.services@nepo.org
- Contact Phone
- +44 1916380040
Buyer Location
- Locality
- GATESHEAD
- Postcode
- NE8 3DF
- Post Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLC North East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLC43 Tyneside
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Gateshead
- Electoral Ward
- Bridges
- Westminster Constituency
- Gateshead Central and Whickham
Further Information
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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