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title: "UK SBS PS16187 UK-China Infrastructure Alliance UK Academy Course"
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# UK SBS PS16187 UK-China Infrastructure Alliance UK Academy Course

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fe4249f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking a supplier to deliver a unique training programme titled "UK SBS PS16187 UK-China Infrastructure Alliance UK Academy Course". This initiative falls under the services category and focuses on training delegates from the Chinese government and businesses regarding UK infrastructure projects. The procurement method used for this tender is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 11th October 2016. The selected supplier will provide a comprehensive 5-day residential course in the UK, with the contract running from 31st October 2016 until 31st March 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for training and consultancy firms specializing in infrastructure development and international cooperation. Businesses that offer services in educational course development, event management, or translation services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The modular nature of the training programme, inclusive of networking opportunities, further enhances the potential for firms to contribute meaningfully, thereby deepening their engagement in international relations with the Chinese market.

## Notice

The UK-China Infrastructure Alliance UK Academy ("The Academy") is a training programme offering courses, seminars and workshops to delegates from the Chinese government and Chinese businesses to cover all aspects of the market context related to UK infrastructure projects. This training programme will include:- roles of national and local government, including responsibilities and delegated authorities and the potential impact of relevant changes such as devolution and BREXIT to these; processes for infrastructure projects including planning, compliance, governance, policy, legal regimes, regulation, procurement, finance, standards, health and safety, operations, financing mechanisms including public-private partnerships ("PPP"); and engagement with stakeholders including the public and the role of public relations in the UK to mitigate stakeholder risks; business norms in the UK such as how the UK government consults with industry; how, when and in what circumstances industry forms consortia; and what constitutes a credible advisory team and the likely roles and contributions of such an advisory team; key related professional institutions in the UK and their roles including as expert advisors. Equal weight will be give to the roles and processes; and the softer elements of business norms and networks. in addition to the formal training activities, the Academy will include opportunities for professional firms to provide networking and matching making opportunities. The programme will be modular in approach with delegates spending five nights/five days on a residential programme in the UK. We are procuring a supplier to provide the following services: * Develop a 5-day residential training course for Chinese delegates to be delivered in Chinese, or in English with simultaneous translation. * Deliver the course twice in the financial year 2016/17 (1st April 2016 - 31st March 2017), with the first course to be in delivered in December 2016, and the second course to be delivered between 1st January 2017 and 31st March 2017. * These first two courses will be funded by the Customer, with the intention that further courses will be run in years 2 and 3 will be self-sustaining. * Arrange for a launch event for the Academy in November 2016. * Prepare a course itinerary * Provide course materials to all delegates * Prepare materials in English and Chinese * Provide a suitable venue for the course * Arrange accommodation for 5 nights * Provide meals for the delegates * Deliver the course including site visits For the full specification please see the attached tender documentation. Additional information: Please ensure all communication is made using the following process. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2f6202-c742-4265-9e2f-912d0e422d5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,715 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2f6202-c742-4265-9e2f-912d0e422d5b
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81c1d89-ec3a-4b21-a4b9-22ddff3428dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2f6202-c742-4265-9e2f-912d0e422d5b
  19th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81c1d89-ec3a-4b21-a4b9-22ddff3428dd
  3rd September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25a03a55-7431-4d85-918e-f14e9611d15f
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfe9ccfd-e472-4743-82fe-252f0bfb78d9
  Bidder Day Notes
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65855a1c-69d8-4b9c-b5ac-7c7d1e847c68
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb7d6e3e-f9bf-4523-9bc4-6a5aa1db4f76
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/410449e9-37b5-4105-b457-d01748489986
  S2 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c58d9bde-b268-4a76-b672-336f6e044a83
  Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7dd5f09-ecab-4061-a517-44b87338902d
  Request for Proposal questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06807fcc-188e-4987-b3db-d18df4aab5f2
  Bidder Day Slides
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:306626-2016:TEXT:EN:HTML
  TED OJEU Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2889107-0c1e-4149-a30b-45458976cbc6
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/674d7b13-793f-4e05-b15a-0ad0df402704
  Bidder Day Notes
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc2cb8eb-51ea-49af-acb1-1ed0d00fb0a0
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d6ec792-89fc-494d-9df9-661e280ae720
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adb5de5c-7cc6-45f8-8d99-0f048ca75aeb
  S2 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67517a9d-beee-44e7-b8b2-e7aa7c2d079b
  Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5efdafca-f0b6-4b39-a8d2-674452ac1463
  Request for Proposal questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08df7ee2-a204-4ee4-a884-40b732a83ad6
  Bidder Day Slides

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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