--- title: "UK SBS PS17056 Personal & Professional Development Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-824e04c7-27d4-49e1-8f2c-f85aea1aea12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-824e04c7-27d4-49e1-8f2c-f85aea1aea12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-824e04c7-27d4-49e1-8f2c-f85aea1aea12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-824e04c7-27d4-49e1-8f2c-f85aea1aea12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-12-22" --- # UK SBS PS17056 Personal & Professional Development Training Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-824e04c7-27d4-49e1-8f2c-f85aea1aea12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-824e04c7-27d4-49e1-8f2c-f85aea1aea12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-824e04c7-27d4-49e1-8f2c-f85aea1aea12.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is seeking bids for the contract titled "UK SBS PS17056 Personal & Professional Development Training". This opportunity falls within the education and training services industry, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 7 February 2018 at 14:00. The contract period is set to commence on 12 March 2018 and will continue for two years until 11 March 2020. Bids must be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal, adhering to the criteria outlined in the Invitation to Quote document. This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and professional development services, particularly those offering innovative learning solutions such as e-learning platforms, webinars, and face-to-face training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster inclusivity and support diverse providers. Companies interested in this tender should prepare to deliver tailored training programmes that align with the strategic needs of UK SBS and its associated organisations. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is 07/02/2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. The aim of this Contract is to ensure that all staff have the skills, knowledge and capabilities to deliver the future vision and strategy of the research councils and Innovate UK. This will be achieved by providing a core learning and development (L&D) offering that will be delivered via either a blended approach . such as elearning (e.g. webinars, online training), face to face or mix of the two . The Supplier will be required to offer and deliver appropriate and relevant solutions. The tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. For a full Specification please refer to the ITQ document Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34df450-cbb7-44b2-9d92-e329ea1f1d24 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Light Touch Regime - Social and other specific services- Public Contracts | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 11 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2017 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34df450-cbb7-44b2-9d92-e329ea1f1d24 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34df450-cbb7-44b2-9d92-e329ea1f1d24 22nd December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/851aae04-558d-4c3d-8a8e-c085f3ccce02 PS17056 Market Engagement Event Outcome - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26e5fe3a-134d-40e4-9fb2-7c8704004484 PS17056 ITQ Invitation to Quote FINAL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ee805fa-dbd6-4634-b9b9-934d48f6abc7 PS17056 S2 - Services purchasing contract FINAL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62993c0a-84b6-47b5-9b66-5d61296ff00f PS17056 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9aebf79-1852-4247-82c6-19b4c9cb021c PS17056 AW5.2 Personal Professional Development Training FINAL ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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