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title: "Development and Delivery of Training to ACE Line Managers"
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# Development and Delivery of Training to ACE Line Managers

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47545338-6369-463a-a09a-c8a2ef7ae28b

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## Summary

Arts Council England has awarded a contract for the development and delivery of management training services to First Ascent Group Limited. The tender, valued at £100,000 and classified under the industry category "Management training services" (CPV 80532000), aims to procure bespoke training for approximately 200 Line Managers using a blended learning approach. The procurement process followed an open procedure method, and the contract period spans from 4th June 2024 to 31st May 2027. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3rd June 2024 and the award date of 8th August 2024. This project will be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management training and e-learning solutions. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, would find this contract appealing due to its scale and the comprehensive training requirements, which include leadership, personal skills development, and practical managerial skills tailored to Arts Council England's processes. Businesses capable of delivering innovative, accessible, and branded e-learning content, along with facilitating online group learning and peer networks, are well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking to procure the design and delivery support of bespoke training for c200 Line Managers. The content of the training programme will cover a mix of leadership and personal skills development, alongside more practical managerial type skills that reflect ACE internal process and policy. We anticipate that ACE will deliver some of those elements internally, however the entire programme should feel coherent and as part of one package. Preferred delivery method is a blended learning approach as best supports the objectives of the programme. Any e-learning needs to be fully accessible, branded and bespoke to ACE. Content and interactions should be innovative and use the latest e-learning practices and standards. Due to the geographical spread of staff, most instructor led sessions should ideally be designed as online group learning (e.g. Zoom or MS Teams) but we would also like to develop peer networks. Full details are in the tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072c9e2d-bb76-4ab1-b0a2-ec7778d8e688 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST ASCENT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072c9e2d-bb76-4ab1-b0a2-ec7778d8e688

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072c9e2d-bb76-4ab1-b0a2-ec7778d8e688
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=881526947
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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