Tender

Advocacy Train the Trainer Courses

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Tender

09 Nov 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has initiated a tender process for the provision of Advocacy Train the Trainer Courses in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a tender period ending on 30th November 2022. The total contract value is £60,000 GBP, focusing on services within the main procurement category. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure compliance with the specified submission methods and key deadlines.

This tender for Advocacy Train the Trainer Courses by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service presents an opportunity for service providers experienced in delivering training courses to enhance their business growth. Businesses with expertise in advocacy training and a track record of delivering similar services should consider participating in this open procedure tender. The procurement method allows for electronic submission, with a bid opening scheduled for 30th November 2022, providing a clear timeline for interested parties to engage with the process and submit competitive bids.

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Notice Title

Advocacy Train the Trainer Courses

Notice Description

Advocacy Train the Trainer Courses for Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service ("COPFS") has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Train the Trainers Advocacy Training Courses.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000708381
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463800
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2022Expired
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
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stephen.phillips@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
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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