Tender

EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provder

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

08 May 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has issued a tender (EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provider) for the provision of training support to finance staff in obtaining their professional finance qualifications, specifically focusing on the CIMA CGMA qualification. The contract, valued at £225,000 GBP, is currently active and will include support for staff through all aspects of the qualification process. The tender deadline for submissions is set for 10th June 2024, with the award period commencing on the same day.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Edinburgh offers businesses in the education and training sector a chance to engage with a prestigious institution to deliver specialized finance training services. Interested businesses should be CIMA registered tuition providers and capable of supporting staff through the CGMA professional qualifications. The University emphasizes the need for flexibility in study methods to cater to its diverse staff body, providing an entry point for providers offering adaptable and comprehensive training solutions.

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Notice Title

EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provder

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is looking for a suitable training provider to support University Finance Directorate staff in obtaining their professional finance qualifications. This contract will focus on the CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) CGMA professional qualification. There is scope to extend this to additional qualifications if they are fully supported, however, the core requirement of this contract is support for the CGMA qualification. The chosen training provider will be a CIMA registered tuition provider and will be expected to support University staff working through the CGMA professional qualifications. This will include supporting University staff with all necessary training, core study materials, managing assessments and monitoring progress through the qualification. In addition, the chosen provider will be required to keep the University contract manager with progress reports to ensure progress and success are monitored and recorded and all efforts are coordinated to ensure staff are fully supported in their studies. The University has a diverse staff body who have a range of different needs and requirements, and consequently flexibility in study methods would be considered beneficial.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is looking for a suitable training provider to support University Finance Directorate staff in obtaining their professional finance qualifications. This contract will focus on the CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) CGMA professional qualification. There is scope to extend this to additional qualifications if they are fully supported, however, the core requirement of this contract is support for the CGMA qualification. The chosen training provider will be a CIMA registered tuition provider and will be expected to support University staff working through the CGMA professional qualifications. This will include supporting University staff with all necessary training, core study materials, managing assessments and monitoring progress through the qualification. In addition, the chosen provider will be required to keep the University contract manager with progress reports to ensure progress and success are monitored and recorded and all efforts are coordinated to ensure staff are fully supported in their studies. The University has a diverse staff body who have a range of different needs and requirements, and consequently flexibility in study methods would be considered beneficial.

Renewal: Estimated value is based on continuation of contract beyond the initial 24 month period by a further 2 x 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766134
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504827
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Maria Dick
Contact Email
maria.dick@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504827
    EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provder - The University of Edinburgh is looking for a suitable training provider to support University Finance Directorate staff in obtaining their professional finance qualifications. This contract will focus on the CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) CGMA professional qualification. There is scope to extend this to additional qualifications if they are fully supported, however, the core requirement of this contract is support for the CGMA qualification. The chosen training provider will be a CIMA registered tuition provider and will be expected to support University staff working through the CGMA professional qualifications. This will include supporting University staff with all necessary training, core study materials, managing assessments and monitoring progress through the qualification. In addition, the chosen provider will be required to keep the University contract manager with progress reports to ensure progress and success are monitored and recorded and all efforts are coordinated to ensure staff are fully supported in their studies. The University has a diverse staff body who have a range of different needs and requirements, and consequently flexibility in study methods would be considered beneficial.

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