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title: "UK SBS PS16147 Leadership development - personal impact and influence"
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# UK SBS PS16147 Leadership development - personal impact and influence

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-253b564b-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender titled "UK SBS PS16147 Leadership development – personal impact and influence," aimed at identifying a provider for a leadership module designed for middle managers. This procurement is categorised under training programme services and is located in the South West of England. The tender, which falls under an open procedure, is currently in the planning phase and was published on 7th September 2016. The submission deadline for responses was set for 14th October 2016, and successful bids would lead to a contract duration starting from 14th November 2016 to 13th November 2017, with possible extensions based on performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in leadership and management training, particularly those focusing on personal development and influence strategies. Businesses that offer innovative training methodologies, have experience in managing similar programmes, and can adapt to the specific needs of HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England) would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant as it supports their participation in public procurement processes.

## Notice

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** Aims As part of a leadership and management development programme for middle managers HEFCE is seeking to identify a provider of a module which covers personal impact and influence. The aim of this tender exercise is to identify a provider who can run this module. The module will be piloted and evaluated. If successful the module will be modified as appropriate and rolled out. Subject to performance we would aim to retain the same provider for a maximum of 3 years, release on a 1+1+1 yearly basis. Objectives * client briefing meeting to fully understand the requirement, and propose any additional research required * provide broad outline of draft programme for agreement by HEFCE * design and pilot the programme * work with HEFCE to evaluate the programme, including obtaining feedback from HEFCE staff, and make any necessary adjustments to the programme * ongoing delivery of the programme as required by HEFCE (specific dates to be agreed) * working with HEFCE, ongoing evaluation of the programme, including obtaining feedback from HEFCE staff, and make any necessary adjustments to the programme Scope The requirement is to: Gain a detailed understanding of HEFCE's needs; * Design a programme that aims to develop middle manager leadership and management skills and capabilities in the area of personal impact. confidence and influence; * The programme should fully explore theory and practice, as well as case studies. HEFCE would also expect to see implementation and continuous development built into the programme; * Advise on the length of the programme (we would expect it to be twice a year over the potential three year contract period. Once appointed we want the provider to advise on the length of the programme per cohort (and people per cohort), based on their findings following fact finding); * Deliver and evaluate a pilot programme, seeking feedback from delegates, by end December 2016; * Discuss pilot with HEFCE and agree next steps; * Subject to the outcome of the pilot, run the programme approximately twice a year for up to three years, evaluating and making improvements each time as necessary. Please refer to the tender documentation for the full specification. 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/5af2dbca-9721-4035-9ec9-d1d929b3effe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2016 - 13 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 23 Mar 2018 at 11:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af2dbca-9721-4035-9ec9-d1d929b3effe
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af2dbca-9721-4035-9ec9-d1d929b3effe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af2dbca-9721-4035-9ec9-d1d929b3effe
  23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b360ec7-d67c-4945-b4e7-73dbc6002375
  Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d881d4df-5344-46bb-abc4-fa7d2733bf5d
  OJEU Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3231113f-7aab-44e2-8f69-3dbf20aa123f
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46276ab6-34fc-4054-91c9-89f8cd0a4f23
  AW5.2 Price Schdule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6536e6eb-70d8-4b50-ba0a-fb414deca320
  S2 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69cdb3af-5acf-4764-84b8-c5ea3bb00d71
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/577be6d9-7e4b-4f0c-a6f1-ede452fdc1b2
  PS16147 RFP Request for Proposal questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0466db8a-60b0-409d-b8d8-a9c060396b14
  Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4dbe9d55-0493-4bc6-b888-01b1a1c4b398
  OJEU Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1486cbbf-c3e4-4a01-b22c-cba3bd9dc358
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d10d70db-b5e3-4ca6-9ea2-ad017ae5aa60
  AW5.2 Price Schdule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06b761cd-7989-40a3-bf3f-c1306a2811bc
  S2 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84ebb4da-d65a-466b-94b8-4626949e3a07
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fa951ba-6673-4662-8d7a-c494a99f0d47
  PS16147 RFP Request for Proposal questions

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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