--- title: "CCZP17A16 - Communication Fast Stream Qualification" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2938ff1e-b47e-4929-a507-3b68071bc0c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2938ff1e-b47e-4929-a507-3b68071bc0c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2938ff1e-b47e-4929-a507-3b68071bc0c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2938ff1e-b47e-4929-a507-3b68071bc0c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-07-27" --- # CCZP17A16 - Communication Fast Stream Qualification Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2938ff1e-b47e-4929-a507-3b68071bc0c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2938ff1e-b47e-4929-a507-3b68071bc0c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2938ff1e-b47e-4929-a507-3b68071bc0c0.json) ## Summary The Cabinet Office's Government Communication Service (GCS) is seeking a Chartered Body to assist in designing and delivering an accredited qualification for the Civil Service Fast Stream programme. Titled "CCZP17A16 - Communication Fast Stream Qualification", this procurement falls under the Education and training services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the open stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 3rd August 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £179,200, and the contract term will run from 28th August 2017 to 27th August 2020. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and training development, particularly those with experience in creating professional qualifications and leadership programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria that favour them. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in communication training and accreditation processes would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance the skill sets of future leaders in the Civil Service. ## Notice The Cabinet Office's Government Communication Service (GCS) requires the assistance of a Chartered Body to design, develop and deliver an accredited qualification for The Civil Service Fast Stream programme. The Civil Service Fast Stream is an established 4-year programme aimed at recruiting and developing the next generation of leaders. In 2015 the Authority launched a communications Fast Stream that follows the 4-year programme and focuses on communications and leadership skills. At the end of the 4 years, participants are expected to reach senior management level. To progress the Fast Stream (FS) programme, the Authority is looking to provide a professional qualification awarded by a chartered body, for students in their third year. The majority of specialist Fast Stream schemes have a qualification or accreditation built in, for example, Finance, HR and Project Delivery. Developing a communications FS qualification would ensure consistency with other professions. Developing professional leaders is part of the wider Civil Service strategy to improve standards across all functions. More information can be found in the attached Invitation to Tender pack. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf | | 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 | 27 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £179,200 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2017 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf - 27 Jul 2017 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf - 27 Jul 2017 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf - 27 Jul 2017 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf - 27 Jul 2017 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf - 27 Jul 2017 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf - 27 Jul 2017 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf - 27 Jul 2017 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf - 21 Jul 2017 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89958ce1-0461-4fb2-9e4e-2497f98b9cdf 27th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30ee2376-d197-4957-b912-cbc95b4328f6 Appendix A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8910c40-c8d1-4929-ba1b-faba06febc53 Appendix B - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63bf2e19-0c7e-4c3d-9685-5951cbb5ceb6 Appendix C - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a1c2fa6-380b-40e8-b206-eddcd9cff98f Appendix D - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1480e137-5cd3-41c3-8f7e-1f230836af0d Appendix E - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2ce679b-65b6-4afc-9aca-770562d3cc21 Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7333258f-349e-4084-81d8-8a3e58590ea4 Appendix F (Part A) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f870f3f4-6f44-4c15-92f0-496e7a20de46 Appendix F (Part B) ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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