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title: "Delivery of Training in Social Media Skills This project is part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) Skills for Growth (Accelerate) Project Number: 03S19 P03307"
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# Delivery of Training in Social Media Skills This project is part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) Skills for Growth (Accelerate) Project Number: 03S19 P03307

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-226c301f-992c-40ff-b022-48ef36306764

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## Summary

The University of Chester is undertaking a procurement process for the delivery of training in Social Media Skills, supported by the European Social Fund (ESF) Skills for Growth Project. The tender, which is classified under the education and training services category, features awarded lots for both online and classroom-based courses and has a total estimated contract value of £2,480. The procurement method used is a selective process via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), and the contract period spans from 9th December 2021 to 31st May 2022. The tender completion date was 17th November 2021, with key delivery locations in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering digital marketing and social media training. Companies well-positioned to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative and engaging training solutions. Suppliers capable of adapting to both online and face-to-face delivery will find particular advantages in this tender, given the diverse course offerings that cater to various learning preferences.

## Notice

The University of Chester has already appointed suitably qualified organisations onto a Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver a range of skills solutions and training options to Cheshire and Warrington employees until 31st May 2022. This tender welcomed a range of established provision and innovative & emerging online programmes to deliver courses in Training in Social Media Skills. The values in this award notice only relate to the tender process and not the actual values under the contracts as these will be dependent upon demand- from participants. The overall contract value is the accumulative total estimated for all tenders under the DPS as detailed in the contract notice 2019/S 233-571922. The Lots awarded were: Lot 1a - Non-accredited - Digital Marketing Principles - Online with Tutor Lot 1b - Non-accredited - Digital Marketing in practice - Online with Tutor Lot 2a - Non-accredited - Social Media Principles - Online with Tutor Lot 2ab - Non-accredited - Social Media Principles - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 2b - Non-accredited - Social Media Strategy Course - Beginners - Online with Tutor Lot 2bb - Non-accredited - Social Media Strategy Course - Beginners - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 2c - Non-accredited - Social Media Strategy Course - Intermediate - Online with Tutor Lot 2cb - Non-accredited - Social Media Strategy Course - Intermediate - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 3a - Non-accredited - Social Media advertising for business - Online with Tutor Lot 3ab - Non-accredited - Social Media advertising for business - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 4a - Non-Accredited - Social Media Platforms for Business - Online with Tutor Lot 4ab - Non-Accredited - Social Media Platforms for Business - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 5a - Non-Accredited - Practical Search Engine Optimisation - Online with Tutor The following Lots were not awarded due to there being no tender submissions: Lot 1ab - Non-accredited - Digital Marketing Principles - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 1bb - Non-accredited - Digital Marketing in practice - Classroom setting/face to face Lot 5ab - Non-Accredited - Practical Search Engine Optimisation - Classroom/face to face Additional information: This tender was run via the University's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend". Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section ofthe site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463fc0b3-33da-4218-af9a-fc87d196f521 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,480 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION GROUP; SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463fc0b3-33da-4218-af9a-fc87d196f521

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463fc0b3-33da-4218-af9a-fc87d196f521
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help

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