--- title: "Delivery of Training in Counselling and Resilience - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref: 03S19 PO3307" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ccb86f6-6fc2-4c97-9c6c-ff407a1c6d4c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ccb86f6-6fc2-4c97-9c6c-ff407a1c6d4c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ccb86f6-6fc2-4c97-9c6c-ff407a1c6d4c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ccb86f6-6fc2-4c97-9c6c-ff407a1c6d4c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER" published: "2020-11-27" --- # Delivery of Training in Counselling and Resilience - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref: 03S19 PO3307 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ccb86f6-6fc2-4c97-9c6c-ff407a1c6d4c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ccb86f6-6fc2-4c97-9c6c-ff407a1c6d4c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ccb86f6-6fc2-4c97-9c6c-ff407a1c6d4c.json) ## Summary The University of Chester is currently in the contract award stage for a tender titled "Delivery of Training in Counselling and Resilience." This procurement falls within the education and training services sector and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process, which observed a selective procurement method through a Dynamic Purchasing System, concluded on 2nd October 2020, while the awarded contract period runs from 26th October 2020 to 22nd October 2021. The total value of the awarded contract amounts to £12,520, with individual training solutions valued from £100 upwards. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses engaged in education and training, especially those offering counselling and resilience training courses. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the tender encourages innovative delivery methods, including online options and blended learning environments. With the increasing focus on employee development in Cheshire and Warrington, this contract opens avenues for growth and collaboration within the region's skills training landscape. ## Notice The University of Chester has already appointed suitably qualified organisations onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (ref 2019-Dec-01 Contracts Finder notice still Open when this award notice was published) to deliver a range of skills solutions and training options to Cheshire and Warrington employees until 30th November 2022. This tender welcomed a range of established provision and innovative & emerging online and socially distanced classroom programmes to deliver courses in Counselling and Resilience. The values in this award notice only relate to the tender process and not the actual values under the contracts as these will be dependent upon demand from participants. The Lots awarded were: Lot 1a - Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills - Accredited Online Course Self Paced Lot 1b - Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills - Accredited Online Course with Tutor Lot 1d - Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills - Accredited Combined (Virtual and Classroom Setting) Lot 2c - Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Accredited Classroom Setting Lot 2d - Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Accredited Combined (Virtual and Classroom Setting) Lot 3c - Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Accredited Classroom Setting Lot 3d - Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Accredited Combined (Virtual and Classroom Setting) Lot 3d ONLY was awarded on 08/10/2020 as an urgent project priority, the remaining awarded lots were awarded on 23/10/2020. Additional information: This tender was run via the university's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend". Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2be4fe-e1d6-4ef7-ae9c-e5cfffe398b4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Oct 2020 | | Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 22 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,100 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £12,520 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH1 4BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | JO EDWARDS TRAINING; WARRINGTON AND VALE ROYAL COLLEGE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2020 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2be4fe-e1d6-4ef7-ae9c-e5cfffe398b4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2be4fe-e1d6-4ef7-ae9c-e5cfffe398b4 27th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester In-Tend Link ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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