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title: "Delivery of Training in Academic and Professional Development and Leadership Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref: 03S19 PO3307"
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# Delivery of Training in Academic and Professional Development and Leadership Skills - 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-b5fd17-879f02c5-cb87-4bff-b932-1d76ca217264

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## Summary

The University of Chester is currently engaged in a public procurement process entitled "Delivery of Training in Academic and Professional Development and Leadership Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref: 03S19 PO3307." This dynamic purchasing system, classified under education and training services, aims to enhance skills among employees in the Cheshire and Warrington region. The tender process was completed on 23rd September 2020, with contracts awarded on 13th October 2020, culminating in an active contract period from 14th October 2020 to 12th October 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in training and professional development. Businesses with expertise in delivering accredited short courses, leadership coaching, and management training will find this tender particularly relevant. As the demand for high-quality training solutions continues to rise, suppliers that can offer innovative and flexible learning options are well-positioned to compete effectively for contracts awarded as part of this initiative.

## Notice

The University of Chester has already appointed suitably qualified organisations onto a Dynamic Purchasing System 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 Academic and Professional Development and Leadership Skills. 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 Accredited Short Course Mini MBA-PG Cert as an optional extra - Online Setting Lot 1b Accredited Short Course Mini MBA-PG Cert as an optional extra - Classroom Setting Lot 2a Accredited Short Course Directors Development Programme - PG Cert as an optional extra - Online Setting Lot 2b Accredited Short Course Directors Development Programme - PG Cert as an optional extra - Classroom Setting Lot 4a Accredited Short Course - Advanced Management Programme PG Cert as an optional extra - Online Setting Lot 4b Accredited Short Course - Advanced Management Programme PG Cert as an optional extra - Classroom Setting Lot 6a Accredited Short Course (accredited by CMI or similar awarding body) - Level 7 Certificate Strategic Management and Leadership- Online Setting Lot 6b Accredited Short Course (accredited by CMI or similar awarding body) - Level 7 Certificate Strategic Management and Leadership - Classroom Setting Lot 7a Accredited Short Course (accredited by CMI or similar awarding body) - Level 5 Certificate Leadership and Management - Online Setting Lot 7b Accredited Short Course (accredited by CMI or similar awarding body) - Level 5 Certificate Leadership and Management - Classroom Setting Lot 8a Accredited Short Course (accredited by CMI or similar awarding body) - Level 5 Certificate Leadership Coaching and Mentoring - Online Setting Lot 8b Accredited Short Course (accredited by CMI or similar awarding body) - Level 5 Certificate Leadership Coaching and Mentoring - Classroom Setting Lot 9a Accredited Short Course (accredited by CMI or similar awarding body) - Level 7 Certificate Leadership Coaching and Mentoring- Online Setting Lot 9b Accredited Short Course (accredited by CMI or similar awarding body) - Level 7 Certificate Leadership Coaching and Mentoring- Classroom Setting This was awarded on 13/10/2020. However, Lot 7b ONLY was awarded on 29/10/2020 after confirmation that the originally awarded supplier had not intended to bid for this lot. 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 the 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/1dbd33a8-543f-49b4-a8a4-e07b57b82f9c |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2020 - 12 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,800 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; L RUMSBY LOGISTICS CONSULTANTS; 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 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dbd33a8-543f-49b4-a8a4-e07b57b82f9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dbd33a8-543f-49b4-a8a4-e07b57b82f9c
  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

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