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title: "Lean Continuous Improvement Phase 2 - HCA"
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# Lean Continuous Improvement Phase 2 - HCA

Buyer: HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30b7915e-2ef1-4610-956d-2888e3ca374b

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## Summary

The Homes & Communities Agency has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Lean Continuous Improvement Phase 2 - HCA," which focuses on rolling out White Belt Awareness training in Lean Six Sigma. This procurement falls under the training services category (CPV code: 80500000) and had a contract value of £30,000. The procurement method utilised was a limited process, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a notice. The contract period started on 8th February 2017 and concluded on 28th February 2017, and the procurement stage has now reached the award phase.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services aimed at Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the agency is keen to build training capabilities within the organisation. Firms that are experienced in delivering training services, especially in the areas of process improvement, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and expansion in their service offerings.

## Notice

Roll out of the White Belt Awareness training in Lean Six Sigma across the HCA in order to build capability across the Agency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92d4ce8-ac5f-4438-9801-d3a4cebbd525 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY |
| Locality | BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATALYST CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2017 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92d4ce8-ac5f-4438-9801-d3a4cebbd525

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92d4ce8-ac5f-4438-9801-d3a4cebbd525
  29th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/972aafaa-c085-4091-81ed-075420577151
  Lean Phase 2

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