Tender

Proof Reading Training - Pre Market Engagement

INDEPENDENT COMMISSION FOR RECONCILIATION AND INFORMATION RECOVERY

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Tender

03 Jun 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is seeking proposals for "Proof Reading Training - Pre Market Engagement" to enhance staff professional development in proofreading, aiming to improve written communication. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, classified under the education and training services industry. Located primarily in Belfast, with services extending to regions within the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland, proposals must be submitted electronically by the 31st of July, 2025. The procurement method employed is an open competition, and the contract will be awarded based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and personal development training services, particularly those providing specialist courses in proofreading and language. Given the open competition format, it is well-suited for both established training providers and emerging businesses looking to expand their portfolios. With a contract value of £22,000, this procurement process facilitates growth for businesses by partnering with a central government authority focusing on internal staff development, thus ensuring a potential for long-term engagement and reputation building within the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

Proof Reading Training - Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

We are seeking proposals from qualified training providers to deliver professional development in proofreading for our staff members. The objective of this training is to enhance the accuracy, clarity, and overall quality of written communication within the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029512-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

80510000 - Specialist training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INDEPENDENT COMMISSION FOR RECONCILIATION AND INFORMATION RECOVERY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@icrir.independent-inquiry.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7BA
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
TLI London, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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