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title: "UK SBS PS16229 Accreditation for the Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation (CIWM)"
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# UK SBS PS16229 Accreditation for the Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation (CIWM)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ecb0a51-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently handling the procurement process for the "UK SBS PS16229 Accreditation for the Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation (CIWM)" project, classified under the certification services category. The tender, which is now in the award stage, had a bid submission deadline of 9th November 2016, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2017 and lasting until 31st March 2018. The procurement method is not specified, but the total value of the contract is £17,576, covering delivery across several regions, including the UK, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in workplace mediation and training services, particularly those able to provide accredited certification for mediation events. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing and delivering training programmes, alongside a knack for continuous improvement in educational services, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract and support ACAS’s aims to enhance workplace relations.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 9th November at 2pm. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Any bids submitted directly to the buyer will be disregarded. ACAS seeks to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. To achieve this, ACAS provides up to date information, independent advice, high quality training and consultancy services to help employers and employees in solving workplace problems and working together effectively. ACAS are seeking to have direct claims status for the Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation (CIWM) award and the provider will be expected to provide accredited certification to successful delegates completing CIWM events beginning on or after the 1st April 2017 and assessed by CIWM tutors as meeting the necessary standard. The provider will work in partnership with ACAS to evolve the current specification, taking in to account methods of learning delivery and ways of assessment; and thereafter, adopt a balanced approach of continuous improvement whilst maintaining the stability and consistency of the event. Additional information: 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@crowncommercial.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/5f52eb60-a82c-49d9-9405-f4078aaa4d7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,576 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,576 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79132000 - Certification services
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 May 2017 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f52eb60-a82c-49d9-9405-f4078aaa4d7c
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141db4dc-b49b-4063-99ba-63d078277d31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f52eb60-a82c-49d9-9405-f4078aaa4d7c
  9th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141db4dc-b49b-4063-99ba-63d078277d31
  27th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0af85de1-9032-48f2-a7ef-47286978b96c
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0589eeb5-7899-4b43-a8e7-3760b82a2b8e
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98fade6a-5476-4825-b517-050c24e05cf3
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b8ae16c-7a73-4a45-9f26-8457d5b2bb0a
  Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b2a5c09-9ec9-4255-923d-eea916023e3f
  Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39ec8316-015b-4a4a-9be0-6d2206c1ee34
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8474fb84-e3b0-4a33-afe9-993713f6e214
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2eddfcf6-5670-4df8-90cc-5dfebd1af639
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ee1219f-681a-48b3-8341-f3d787c200a7
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fdd6f8c-6145-45c4-a7c1-22eddc154d17
  Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/934c1395-53f5-42e5-a8c3-49fef1221aaa
  Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/613f903f-90a5-4bd0-9e34-651f7198c538
  Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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