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title: "Skills Licence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70d0606d-4d16-4f11-8401-ed703ed05a2d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
published: "2019-03-20"
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# Skills Licence

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70d0606d-4d16-4f11-8401-ed703ed05a2d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Skills Licence" was initiated by Durham University, aiming to secure training services valued at £25,000 for the University IT department. This contract falls under the CPV classification for staff training services and is located in the North East region of England. The procurement method used is a selective approach, executed through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender was active until 27th November 2018, and the awarded contract period spans from 19th March 2019 to 18th March 2020, with the award notice published on 20th March 2019.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in staff training services, especially those capable of providing IT training courses. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, businesses that possess expertise in delivering training programmes tailored to university staff requirements would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with Durham University can facilitate growth by establishing long-term partnerships in public sector training initiatives.

## Notice

Skills licence for the value of PS25K, to be used primarily by the University IT department for IT related training courses held externally. Additional information: This is an award notice only. Please do not apply. Skills licence to cover a 12 month pre-set period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/730dfdf2-aa03-438a-822b-cac0baa9dafb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2019 - 18 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILX GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2019 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/730dfdf2-aa03-438a-822b-cac0baa9dafb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/730dfdf2-aa03-438a-822b-cac0baa9dafb
  20th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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