Tender

EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provder

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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08 May 2024 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has initiated a tender process with the title "EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provider" for vocational training services aimed at supporting University Finance Directorate staff in obtaining their professional finance qualifications, specifically the CIMA CGMA professional qualification. The contract value is £225,000 GBP, with a duration of 720 days and the possibility of renewal for up to 24 months. The tender deadline for submission is on June 10, 2024, with the award period starting at 3:00 PM. The procurement process is in the "Tender" stage and will be conducted through an open procedure.

This opportunity to provide professional training services offers business growth potential for CIMA-certified tuition providers. Businesses in the vocational training services sector, especially those with expertise in finance professional training, are well-suited to compete. The contract demands high-quality training delivery and support services, focusing on the successful completion of the CGMA qualification and potential expansion to other qualifications. The University of Edinburgh seeks a training provider with flexibility to cater to diverse staff needs, ensuring progress monitoring and comprehensive support throughout the qualification process.

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Notice Title

EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provder

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is looking for a suitable training provider to support University Finance Directorate staff in obtaining their professional finance qualifications. This contract will focus on the CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) CGMA professional qualification. There is scope to extend this to additional qualifications if they are fully supported, however, the core requirement of this contract is support for the CGMA qualification. The chosen training provider will be a CIMA registered tuition provider and will be expected to support University staff working through the CGMA professional qualifications. This will include supporting University staff with all necessary training, core study materials, managing assessments and monitoring progress through the qualification. In addition, the chosen provider will be required to keep the University contract manager with progress reports to ensure progress and success are monitored and recorded and all efforts are coordinated to ensure staff are fully supported in their studies. The University has a diverse staff body who have a range of different needs and requirements, and consequently flexibility in study methods would be considered beneficial.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is looking for a suitable training provider to support University Finance Directorate staff in obtaining their professional finance qualifications. This contract will focus on the CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) CGMA professional qualification. There is scope to extend this to additional qualifications if they are fully supported, however, the core requirement of this contract is support for the CGMA qualification. The chosen training provider will be a CIMA registered tuition provider and will be expected to support University staff working through the CGMA professional qualifications. This will include supporting University staff with all necessary training, core study materials, managing assessments and monitoring progress through the qualification. In addition, the chosen provider will be required to keep the University contract manager with progress reports to ensure progress and success are monitored and recorded and all efforts are coordinated to ensure staff are fully supported in their studies. The University has a diverse staff body who have a range of different needs and requirements, and consequently flexibility in study methods would be considered beneficial.

Renewal: Estimated value is based on continuation of contract beyond the initial 24 month period by a further 2 x 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0457ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014700-2024
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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
john.porter@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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