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title: "Developing a Culture of Innovation and Commercial Awareness with Graduates"
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# Developing a Culture of Innovation and Commercial Awareness with Graduates

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-396f3eb2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "Developing a Culture of Innovation and Commercial Awareness with Graduates," classified under education and training services. The tender, which is currently in the Award stage, involves a 6-month programme designed to enhance key competencies among graduates. The tender period concluded on 13 March 2015, with the contract period commencing on 21 March 2015 and ending on 31 October 2015. This open procurement method presents an opportunity for suppliers to engage in structured training programs based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training organisations, particularly those specialising in educational services, corporate training, and skills development. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in delivering innovative training solutions and have experience in the higher education sector will be well-suited to compete. Participation in this procurement process can help such companies expand their market presence, enhance their service offerings, and contribute to the professional development of graduates in the UK.

## Notice

To deliver a (2x) 7 day programme over a 6 month period to embed the core competencies of Communication, Responsibility, Integrity, Solutions Focus, Teamwork, Awareness and Leadership alongside the practical tools of Innovation, collaboration, change management, commercialisation and team work. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing 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@ccs.gsi.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/90475946-fbd0-4228-803a-17326e93c402 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2015 - 30 Oct 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,200 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERA TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90475946-fbd0-4228-803a-17326e93c402
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2429c4f-2184-4ce5-8f5a-923100c550a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90475946-fbd0-4228-803a-17326e93c402
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2429c4f-2184-4ce5-8f5a-923100c550a3
  2nd March 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9244bd5f-850f-4e06-b36b-66fc95fc31d3
  Price Schedule Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44ba1c5b-e2d3-46c1-9cb1-8378a2d79235
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f367fb01-4180-4990-9ced-48753ca683cb
  Bidder Logging in to Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/977e8143-4a95-4766-9863-5692c27d72d6
  Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a20713b-9770-4ef0-97b5-0b4330cf22b8
  Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc5ee075-187f-421b-9f4a-d8e848a423b0
  Price Schedule Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92735a2d-8668-487d-ad13-2afd0e010ba2
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a239f4a-269a-46ea-a3cd-8202298edaba
  Bidder Logging in to Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70320537-28ac-4d5f-a1af-73f798036b5a
  Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ee83e86-1d36-4125-b2f7-bc2b91fb86b9
  Terms & Conditions

## Notice URLs

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

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