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title: "Practitioner in Freedom of Information"
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buyer: "SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED"
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# Practitioner in Freedom of Information

Buyer: SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab59d737-93e1-4335-8795-f662a96b585f

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## Summary

The tender, titled "Practitioner in Freedom of Information," was initiated for the procurement of training services in the Freedom of Information (FOI) domain. The buying organisation, Shared Services Connected Limited, located in England, seeks to upskill their FOI Request team through certified training. This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category (CPV code 80000000) and includes a classroom-based component for 8-10 delegates in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and has transitioned from the tender phase to the award phase. The contract period starts on 3rd September 2024 and ends on 2nd September 2025, with a contract value of £12,000. Relevant deadlines include the tender period ending on 2nd September 2024.

This tender can create significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational training services, particularly those experienced in public sector legal frameworks such as FOI and Environmental Information Regulations. The specific focus on FOI training allows businesses to showcase their expertise in legal judgements and regulatory compliance. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include SMEs with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, certified training programmes. The contract's relatively modest budget suggests a potential fit for smaller, agile training companies capable of providing tailored, impactful educational services. This procurement offers a strategic entry point for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the public sector training market.

## Notice

The Freedom of Information Request team has recently joined the DPO team from Private Office. To enable them to further upskill on their job roles and ensure they have a clear and balanced approach to applying legal judgments in accordance with the law we are seeking to enable a certified FOI training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f074826e-e092-47a7-81c4-02487bc5c96d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 2 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED |
| Locality | 0 |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY5 3TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Wyre |
| Electoral ward | Victoria & Norcross |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool North and Fleetwood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOODING & CO LTD TA DATA PRIVACY ADVISORY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 06:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f074826e-e092-47a7-81c4-02487bc5c96d
- 29 Apr 2024 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63b4467-b86d-47b9-a2f1-2242c4e1bb6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f074826e-e092-47a7-81c4-02487bc5c96d
  12th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63b4467-b86d-47b9-a2f1-2242c4e1bb6a
  29th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d8f8313-1577-4205-a0f7-38886acee41e

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