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title: "Strategic IT Training Partner - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2023-08-14"
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# Strategic IT Training Partner - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-551375fd-e6b3-427d-8e30-30fb0d24480e

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has awarded a contract for Strategic IT Training Partner services to QA Ltd. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at 0 GBP, is scheduled to start on 1st January 2023 and will extend for an initial period of 3 years, with the potential for a further 2-year extension. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 8th November 2022. The contract delivery addresses are in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for IT training services presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those specializing in staff training, computer training, and specialist training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing IT training services to a prestigious institution like The University of Manchester should consider participating in this procurement process to support their business growth and establish long-term partnerships within the education sector.

## Notice

We wish to purchase IT training services from a strategic partner for IT training as per Appendix A of the attached Bidders Response document This appointment will commence 1st January 2023 and be for a period of 3 (three) years with the potential to extend for 2 (two) further years, on an annual basis. All appointments will be subject to an annual review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30de0b20-1c8b-4165-aebd-7d5f8a1f7f4f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80533100 - Computer training services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30de0b20-1c8b-4165-aebd-7d5f8a1f7f4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30de0b20-1c8b-4165-aebd-7d5f8a1f7f4f
  14th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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