Tender

For the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and education services within The Project Academy

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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06 Dec 2024 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has issued a tender for the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and education services within The Project Academy. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV 80000000), is open and seeks to strengthen and extend the University's group of delivery partners. The tender process is in the active stage and follows an open procedure. Potential suppliers are invited to submit their bids electronically by 10th January 2025, with planned openings on the same date. The services will be provided in the North West region of the UK (UKD1). The framework agreement has a potential value of GBP 400,000 and may include several lots, each with specific training courses and a procurement period of 2160 days with a possible 3-year extension.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for businesses specializing in higher education, commercial training, and bespoke educational services. With lots ranging from APM qualifications to Agile Project Management, Risk Management, and Site Safety Training, there is a breadth of opportunities for diverse educational and training firms. Companies capable of developing and delivering both off-the-shelf and bespoke courses tailored to specific needs would be well-suited to compete. This provides an excellent growth avenue for training providers looking to establish or expand their footprint in the education sector, partnering with a well-respected University to deliver high-quality training services.

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Notice Title

For the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and education services within The Project Academy

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria (UoC) has led the provision of the Project Academy training and educational services since its inception in 2016, working with a range of training providers to develop and deliver a portfolio now exceeding 50 courses. These include Higher Education from level 4 (Certificate of HE) to level 8 (doctorate), commercial off the shelf courses (including but not limited to courses leading to exam-based qualifications) and bespoke courses developed to address specific needs identified by Sellafield Ltd. The University wishes to strengthen and extend its group of delivery partners to ensure its continued ability to deliver the next phase of the Project Academy which the University is hoping to be successful in winning.

Lot Information

APM Qualifications

APM Project Fundamentals QualificationAPM Project Management Qualification

Renewal: A 3 year extension is maybe available.

Agile PM

Agile PM . Foundation, Practitioner

Renewal: A 3 year extension may be available

APM Project Risk Management Level 1 and Level 2

APM Project Risk Management Level 1 and Level 2

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

Axelo Programme and Portfolio Management Qualification

Management of Porfolios Foundation Practitioner . Project Office Certifications and Managing successful programmes

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

Managing Benefits Foundation, Practitioner

Managing benefits foundation practitioner

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

Primavera P6 Courses

Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals ,Advanced. Managing risk in Primavera Risk Analysis

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

CDM Courses

CDM Awareness, CDM for Principal Designers, CDM for Principal Contractors, CDM for clients

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

Temporary Work Courses

Site safety plus, temporary works co-ordinator and temporary works supervisor

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

SMSTS Course

Site Management Safety Training Scheme

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

Change Management

Change management foundation, practitioner

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039415-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
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 CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Claire Reid
Contact Email
claire.reid@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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