Award

Invitation to tender for Professional ACA Training

WALES AUDIT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Tender

16 Nov 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Wales Audit Office has completed the procurement process for the "Invitation to tender for Professional ACA Training." The procurement involved appointing a supplier, Kaplan Financial, to provide professional ACA Training for approximately 10-12 Graduate Trainees through to qualification stage. The contract, valued at £500,000 GBP, was signed on April 3, 2023. The procurement stage was the award phase, and the contract was awarded through an open procedure in the services category. The location of the buying organisation is Cardiff, UK, and the key date was the contract signing on April 3, 2023.

This tender, led by the Wales Audit Office, offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in professional training services to grow their business. Companies interested in providing professional ACA Training and having expertise in understanding the needs outlined in the tender's specification could compete effectively. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a fair chance for multiple businesses to participate. The location of the tender is in Cardiff, UK, and the industry category is services. The buying organisation, the Wales Audit Office, plays a vital role in facilitating this contract process, offering potential growth opportunities for suitable businesses.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for Professional ACA Training

Notice Description

The Wales Audit Office recruit approximately 10 - 12 Graduate Trainees on an annual basis. The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to appoint a supplier to provide professional ACA Training to the Trainees through to qualification stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Wales Audit Office recruit approximately 10 - 12 Graduate Trainees on an annual basis. The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to appoint a supplier to provide professional ACA Training to the Trainees through to qualification stage.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-126643
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126643
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
60 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALES AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Darren Evans
Contact Email
darren.evans@audit.wales
Contact Phone
+44 7507686066

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9LJ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPLAN FINANCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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