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title: "The Provision of a Category Management Training Programme"
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# The Provision of a Category Management Training Programme

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a30a204-f207-4314-87c3-2461c3748262

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking suppliers for "The Provision of a Category Management Training Programme" within the specialist training services industry. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 7th December 2018. The contract duration is initially set for 12 months, beginning 1st January 2019, with a possible extension of 6 months based on satisfactory performance. Services are to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those providing bespoke educational programmes tailored to the needs of procurement teams. Companies with expertise in e-learning solutions, tutorial-based workshops, and training support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the authority's commitment to inclusive procurement practices.

## Notice

To support continuous service improvement, the Authority seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to deliver a Category Management Training Programme (the Service). Delivering bespoke category management training based on the procurement team's individual needs. The Service will cover the following blended programmes of learning:- * E-learning via access to a web-based platform * Tutorial based Workshops * Application and Support * Assessment of Learning The service will need to be able to deliver the above, broken down by both staffing and skill groups. The contract is for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 6 month if required and subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8f497c-966a-46e5-a924-034dba9c6c90 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2018 at 09:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8f497c-966a-46e5-a924-034dba9c6c90
- 29 Nov 2018 at 18:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8f497c-966a-46e5-a924-034dba9c6c90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8f497c-966a-46e5-a924-034dba9c6c90
  30th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/publicpurchase_frameset.asp?PID=26329&B=UK&PS=1&PP=ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders
  You can access the tender on

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/

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