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title: "External Training Provider"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2019-11-01"
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# External Training Provider

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90b26e79-d5d1-4e56-9784-f709d649a080

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is planning a tender for an External Training Provider with a budget of £50,000, aimed at consolidating their training services into a single supplier. The contract is classified under education and training services, and delivery is expected to occur in the South West region of England. The procurement method is open, falling under the open procedure (below threshold), with a contract period commencing on 1st November 2019 and concluding on 5th December 2019. Interested suppliers should note that expressions of interest are welcomed with no commitment required at this stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those offering executive coaching, leadership development, and bespoke training packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant qualifications, such as APECS accreditation and experience in organisational coaching, will find this opportunity well-suited to their offerings. By competing for this contract, businesses can enhance their visibility and potentially secure a long-term partnership with a reputable educational institution.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth is looking at a future opportunity for a One-Stop external training provider, this would enable us to consolidate our requirement to one provider instead of having multiple suppliers. We are looking for expressions of interest from suppliers that can deliver the requirements below. This is under no commitment. Requirement (this is not an exhaustive list) 1:1 Executive Coaching Executive/ Business Leader Consultancy Support Internal Organisational Coaching Development / Supervision Training / Facilitation Bespoke course development Executive Coaching Supervision Leadership development Leadership support / development during transition (promotion) Optimising Leadership capacity & capability Resilience / performance Self-awareness & Self-leadership (Emotional Intelligence) Identification of Core Values Communication Training/Facilitation of courses: Personality & Human Behaviour, Communication, Coaching, Mentoring & Supervision Qualifications (this is not an exhaustive list) Association for Professional Executive Coaching & Supervision (APECS) Accreditation as both Supervisor of Executive Coaches, and as an Executive Coach British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist Integrative Counselling Certificates in Coaching, Supervision & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Transactional Analysis Please provide the following: Day rate Travelling charges Other charges, if applicable

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f9fc30-0b8c-44a9-9748-835b95626bb0 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 5 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 14:53 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f9fc30-0b8c-44a9-9748-835b95626bb0
- 1 Nov 2019 at 14:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f9fc30-0b8c-44a9-9748-835b95626bb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f9fc30-0b8c-44a9-9748-835b95626bb0
  1st November 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb001e3b-4740-418c-86bd-5ed88e014c33
  External Training

## Provenance

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