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title: "Northamptonshire County Council: 'Contract and Relationship Management' and 'Specification Writing' Courses"
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# Northamptonshire County Council: 'Contract and Relationship Management' and 'Specification Writing' Courses

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0766048-1132-4522-8e65-44ace4963e1b

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## Summary

The Northamptonshire County Council has initiated a tender process for 'Contract and Relationship Management' and 'Specification Writing' courses aimed at local authority managers and officers. This open procurement method, published on 17th October 2017, features a total contract value of £6,000, with a minimum value of £1,500. The tender period concludes on 6th November 2017, while the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 27th November 2017, lasting until 31st March 2019. The services are to be delivered in the East of England region of the United Kingdom, classified under the CPV code for education and training services.

This tender presents an opportunity for training and development providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with public sector clients. Businesses specialising in educational services, specifically those offering training related to contract management and specification writing, would be well-placed to compete in this procurement process. By successfully bidding for this contract, companies can expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with local authorities in the region.

## Notice

To deliver 'Contract and Relationship Management' and 'Specification Writing' development activities for managers and officers involved in (or about to become involved in) commissioning and procuring services on behalf of their local authorities. All details are available on our e-tendering portal, please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652a830d-36e8-4526-9ed7-1836e951878b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2017 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652a830d-36e8-4526-9ed7-1836e951878b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652a830d-36e8-4526-9ed7-1836e951878b
  17th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About

## Provenance

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