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title: "PQ0350 - Provision of category management training, Procurement toolkit and operating model review - AWARD"
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# PQ0350 - Provision of category management training, Procurement toolkit and operating model review - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-586ec8f4-c26a-4c94-918e-be7b6328325b

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council, located in the West Midlands, has awarded a contract titled "PQ0350 - Provision of category management training, Procurement toolkit and operating model review." The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the award date on 27th May 2022. The contract period extends from 1st June 2022 until 31st May 2023, with an option for a 12-month extension based on performance and budget availability. This initiative is part of the Council's investment in enhancing its Corporate Procurement Service to implement a new Procurement Target Operating Model.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training and consultancy providers, particularly those specialising in category management and procurement training services. Businesses that offer educational software, training simulators, or management consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers who can deliver tailored training programmes and support the Council's transition to an effective procurement model will find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b7eb6f-c271-499f-864d-1193b30298c9 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,500 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 27 May 2022 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b7eb6f-c271-499f-864d-1193b30298c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b7eb6f-c271-499f-864d-1193b30298c9
  27th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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