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# Lean/Six Sigma Training and Accreditation Programme

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71179efa-8c85-4931-bd73-8bf02ed4d584

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit recently awarded a contract for a "Lean/Six Sigma Training and Accreditation Programme." The procurement is classified under specialist training services, specifically targeted to enhance service improvement within the healthcare sector. The contract period commenced on 28 January 2019 and was set to conclude on 27 April 2019, with the possibility of a six-month extension contingent on satisfactory performance. This procurement process was initiated through a tender method, with a total contract value of £16,000, and the primary delivery location was the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those offering Lean/Six Sigma accreditation programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate experience and qualification in delivering blended learning programmes. The emphasis on both e-learning and in-person workshops underlines the need for providers who can offer flexible, adaptive training solutions, enabling them to meet the specific needs of the NHS contracting authority.

## Notice

To support continuous service improvement, the Arden & GEM CSU Service Redesign and Transformation team seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to deliver a Lean/Six Sigma accredited training programme (the Service) with the aim of accrediting the majority of the team in either Yellow, Yellow/Green and Black belts. It is anticipated that the Service will cover the following blended programmes of learning:- * 20% E-learning via access to a web-based platform * 80% Tutorial based Workshops * A recognised accreditation in Lean/Six Sigma, Yellow, Green and Black Belts based on individual examination; The contract is for a period of 3 months with the option to extend for a further 6 month if required and subject to satisfactory performance. To access the tender documents and submit a bid please login or register at https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK and search for ID 33926.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ed211a-fa3b-4a91-ba4c-24a4ebb4a809 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2019 - 27 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATRIX LEARNING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ed211a-fa3b-4a91-ba4c-24a4ebb4a809

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ed211a-fa3b-4a91-ba4c-24a4ebb4a809
  1st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/

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