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title: "Strategic IT Training Partner"
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# Strategic IT Training Partner

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a865f9f6-d55f-4fe4-b4e5-9e5bfbc549c9

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a strategic IT training partner for a procurement process with the title "Strategic IT Training Partner." This procurement falls under the Education and training services category. The tender is currently in the "open" procurement stage, with a tender period ending on 8th November 2022. The contract period will start on 1st January 2023 and end on 31st December 2025. The procurement is located in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom.

This tender for IT training services offers business growth opportunities to companies specialized in staff training, computer training, and specialist training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participating in this procurement. Businesses interested in providing ongoing IT training services to the University of Manchester can find detailed procurement documents on the University's procurement portal In-Tend.

## Notice

We wish to purchase IT training services from a strategic partner for IT training as per Appendix A of the attached Bidders Response document This appointment will commence 1st January 2023 and be for a period of 3 (three) years with the potential to extend for 2 (two) further years, on an annual basis. All appointments will be subject to an annual review. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b60ab5-d16d-43a2-a789-001ea0402780 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80533100 - Computer training services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2022 at 10:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b60ab5-d16d-43a2-a789-001ea0402780
- 7 Oct 2022 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b60ab5-d16d-43a2-a789-001ea0402780

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b60ab5-d16d-43a2-a789-001ea0402780
  10th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity

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