Planning

Provision Of CIPS Training

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Sep 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) training, aimed at enhancing the skills of their Procurement team. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with key activities anticipated to occur in late 2024. The training, valued at approximately £48,000, will be delivered either in-person or via MS Teams to individuals or small groups. This contract is classified under the services category, and potential training providers are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest through a market engagement questionnaire by 4th October 2024. The delivery location for this training is within the South Lanarkshire region (UKM95), with the procurement being supervised by South Lanarkshire Council, whose headquarters is situated in Hamilton, UK.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for training providers specialising in procurement and supply chain education. Businesses offering CIPS-accredited training, especially those with experience in delivering training both online and face-to-face, will find this contract highly beneficial for their growth. By securing this contract, providers can establish a strong relationship with a major regional authority and enhance their portfolio. The anticipated 2-3 year contract, with an optional extension of up to 2 years, offers prolonged engagement and sustained revenue prospects for the successful bidder. Training providers with robust capabilities in delivering CIPS qualifications and tailored training solutions will be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision Of CIPS Training

Notice Description

The Procurement team has a number of staff members at varying levels of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualifications, who require to complete existing levels, and also to commence new Levels. A training provider is sought to deliver training either in person or via MS Teams, to individuals or small groups.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking expressions of interest and engagement with potential bidders for a CIPS training provider. The service will be delivered to staff members within the Procurement team for the purposes of achieving a range of CIPS qualifications. This will involve delivery of training to a number of staff members, from CIPS 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply, through to CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma. The Council is anticipating carrying out a procurement process, publishing the Invitation to Tender during late 2024. It is anticipated the contract will be awarded for 2-3 years with an optional extension of up to a further 2 years.. A market engagement questionnaire is attached to this notice for completion. It is requested that the completed questionnaires be sent to Adam Tierney by email (email address is on the questionnaire) no later than Friday, 04 October 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778345
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514578
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adam.tierney@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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