Planning

T103- Lean Six Sigma

NI WATER

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Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

NI Water is seeking to procure Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt training services, targeting the education and training sector as well as business services encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and more. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the contracting process is in the planning stage, following an initial market engagement that concluded on 10 January 2025. The planned contract period is from 28 April 2025 to 27 March 2027. This tender falls under the public authority for sub-central government and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in Lean Six Sigma training and accreditation, especially those recognised internationally. Companies offering comprehensive support from training through to accreditation, aiming to drive continuous improvement and efficiency, will find this contract particularly lucrative. Ideal candidates are those capable of delivering in-person training sessions, conducting the necessary examinations, and ensuring participants achieve accreditation, thereby fostering a strong partnership with NI Water for broad organisational enhancements.

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Notice Title

T103- Lean Six Sigma

Notice Description

This Contract is for the following services: - Delivery of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt training (in-person), associated examination(s) and accreditation from an Internationally recognised Lean Six Sigma accreditation award body. Provision of support (training through to accreditation) to deliver continuous improvements and efficiencies for NI Water.

Planning Information

An RFI was issued to market on the 16/12/2024 with a closing date of the 10/01/2025. The RFI was posted on EtendersNI and was a general market enquiry to identify and engage with service providers who can deliver Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt training and accreditation for NI Water. There were 4 respondents to the RFI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e925
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007743-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 27 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI WATER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing@nitwater.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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