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Project Management Training for Postgraduate Researchers

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, has concluded a public procurement process for a package of training courses focused on project management for postgraduate researchers. The process was an open procedure with a contract awarded on 20 September 2024 and signed on the same date. The training courses include project management skills, personal effectiveness skills, and support for achieving the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) accreditation. The procurement stage is now complete, and Fistral Training and Consultancy Ltd, a Glasgow-based SME, has been selected as the supplier. The total value of the contract is £106,379.00 GBP. The contract period is set initially for 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational training services, particularly those with expertise in project management and personal effectiveness training. Providers of training and consultancy services, especially those targeting higher education institutions, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. The procurement’s focus on advanced project management skills and CAPM® certification support highlights the need for qualified, certified trainers, making it ideal for businesses with a robust track record in delivering project management accreditation programmes.

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Notice Title

Project Management Training for Postgraduate Researchers

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde requires a package of training courses focused on project management, tailored for postgraduate researchers, that cover the following topics: - Project management skills: introductory and advanced levels and including risk management and application of skills. - Personal effectiveness skills: including time management and leadership skills. - Project management accreditation: support to achieve the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM(r)). This package of training courses will provide University of Strathclyde postgraduate researchers with the appropriate skills to successfully lead projects both throughout their doctoral studies, and into their career following graduation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde requires a package of training courses focused on project management, tailored for postgraduate researchers, that cover the following topics: - Project management skills: introductory and advanced levels and including risk management and application of skills. - Personal effectiveness skills: including time management and leadership skills. - Project management accreditation: support to achieve the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM(r)). This package of training courses will provide University of Strathclyde postgraduate researchers with the appropriate skills to successfully lead projects both throughout their doctoral studies, and into their career following graduation.. This contract, if awarded, will be awarded to a sole supplier.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: Contract renewal will begin 6 months prior to the current contract period ending. The initial contract period will be 24 months with the option to extend it by a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774574
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515884
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,379 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 months prior to end of contract period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Laura Shaw, Peter Cameron
Contact Email
laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk, peter.cameron@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISTRAL TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511627
    Project Management Training for Postgraduate Researchers - The University of Strathclyde requires a package of training courses focused on project management, tailored for postgraduate researchers, that cover the following topics: - Project management skills: introductory and advanced levels and including risk management and application of skills. - Personal effectiveness skills: including time management and leadership skills. - Project management accreditation: support to achieve the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM(r)). This package of training courses will provide University of Strathclyde postgraduate researchers with the appropriate skills to successfully lead projects both throughout their doctoral studies, and into their career following graduation.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515884
    Project Management Training for Postgraduate Researchers - The University of Strathclyde requires a package of training courses focused on project management, tailored for postgraduate researchers, that cover the following topics: - Project management skills: introductory and advanced levels and including risk management and application of skills. - Personal effectiveness skills: including time management and leadership skills. - Project management accreditation: support to achieve the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM(r)). This package of training courses will provide University of Strathclyde postgraduate researchers with the appropriate skills to successfully lead projects both throughout their doctoral studies, and into their career following graduation.

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