--- title: "PQ0350 - Provision of category management training, Procurement toolkit and operating model review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-330ebe25-64d4-4d2d-b009-291ec7210c93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-330ebe25-64d4-4d2d-b009-291ec7210c93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-330ebe25-64d4-4d2d-b009-291ec7210c93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-330ebe25-64d4-4d2d-b009-291ec7210c93.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-04" --- # PQ0350 - Provision of category management training, Procurement toolkit and operating model review Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-330ebe25-64d4-4d2d-b009-291ec7210c93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-330ebe25-64d4-4d2d-b009-291ec7210c93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-330ebe25-64d4-4d2d-b009-291ec7210c93.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the provision of category management training, procurement toolkit, and operating model review under tender ID IT-100-3641-PQ0350. This contract falls within the services category, specifically aimed at the training and consultancy industries. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by noon on 14th April 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2022 and will last for 12 months, concluding on 30th April 2023, with a potential extension based on performance and budget considerations. The services will be delivered in Birmingham, located in the West Midlands, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in category management and procurement strategies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing tailored training solutions and developing procurement tools will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Council is open to suppliers that meet the necessary qualifications and can deliver high-quality training and support services. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (the Council) requires a supplier for the provision of category management training, procurement toolkit and operating model review. Investment in the Corporate Procurement Service (CPS) of the Authority, is facilitating the implementation of the new Procurement Target Operating Model that creates opportunities for officers to shape change within their categories; embed improved ways of working with Directorates and work with partners and our supply chains to deliver the priorities of the Council. Through transformation and transition to a category management approach coupled with the efficiencies gained from the implementation of a new back office system for Finance, Procurement and HR, Corporate Procurement will deliver a more effective and consistent service, delivering better results, enhanced governance and a standardised approach. This will ensure opportunities are maximised and exposure to risk can be better understood and utilised. Best in class, tools, education, capacity and Category Management Training is critical to new Procurement delivery model and Birmingham City Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to support on a range of work packages including delivery of a Category Management Training programme tailored to the procurement team's individual and collective needs. This contract will be for a period of 12 months commencing May 2022 until April 2023 with the option to extend for a further 12 months depending on satisfactory performance, requirements and budget availability. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 22nd April 2022 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab93e928-abad-4f08-9ba8-0f8ed78b0941 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 34152000 - Training simulators - 39162200 - Training aids and devices - 48190000 - Educational software package - 48333000 - Contact management software package - 48490000 - Procurement software package - 48931000 - Training software package - 72212190 - Educational software development services - 72212333 - Contact management software development services - 72212490 - Procurement software development services - 72212931 - Training software development services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 79313000 - Performance review services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 79420000 - Management-related services - 79632000 - Personnel-training services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services - 79996000 - Business organisation services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80520000 - Training facilities - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80522000 - Training seminars - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80532000 - Management training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services - 92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals ## Release History - 4 Apr 2022 at 11:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab93e928-abad-4f08-9ba8-0f8ed78b0941 - 25 Mar 2022 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab93e928-abad-4f08-9ba8-0f8ed78b0941 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab93e928-abad-4f08-9ba8-0f8ed78b0941 4th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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