--- title: "Delivery of Training in ISO 9001:2015 - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref: 03S19 PO3307" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b65b9ac1-2878-4bea-8c36-e65e507fb837" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b65b9ac1-2878-4bea-8c36-e65e507fb837" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b65b9ac1-2878-4bea-8c36-e65e507fb837.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b65b9ac1-2878-4bea-8c36-e65e507fb837.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER" published: "2020-11-27" --- # Delivery of Training in ISO 9001:2015 - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref: 03S19 PO3307 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b65b9ac1-2878-4bea-8c36-e65e507fb837 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b65b9ac1-2878-4bea-8c36-e65e507fb837) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b65b9ac1-2878-4bea-8c36-e65e507fb837.json) ## Summary The University of Chester is conducting a procurement process titled "Delivery of Training in ISO 9001:2015 - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington". This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in Chester, England. The tender is complete, with the award having been made on 2 November 2020, and the contract running from 3 November 2020 to 2 November 2021. The procurement method used is a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The deadline for the tender submission was 15 October 2020. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and education services, particularly those offering courses aligned with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems. Companies that are established in providing innovative online and socially distanced classroom programmes would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. With a minimum value of £150 and a total value of £3,950, the potential for growth in this sector is notable, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that wish to expand their capabilities in the training sector. ## Notice The University of Chester has already appointed suitably qualified organisations onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (ref 2019-Dec-01 Contracts Finder notice still Open when this award notice was published) to deliver a range of skills solutions and training options to Cheshire and Warrington employees until 30th November 2022. The tender welcomed a range of established provision and innovative & emerging online and socially distanced classroom programmes to deliver courses in ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems. The values in this award notice only relate to the tender process and not the actual values under the contracts as these will dependent upon demand from participants. The Lots awarded were: Lot 1a - ISO 9001: 2015 Online Course Self-Paced Lot 1b - ISO 9001: 2015 Online Course with Tutor Lot 1c - ISO 9001: 2015 Classroom Setting Lot 1d - ISO 9001: 2015 Combined (Virtual and Classroom Setting) Additional information: This tender was run via the university's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend". Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c4e0ba-8080-407b-831f-0b35bfcb6f0c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Nov 2020 | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2020 - 2 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,950 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH1 4BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SGS UNITED KINGDOM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2020 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c4e0ba-8080-407b-831f-0b35bfcb6f0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c4e0ba-8080-407b-831f-0b35bfcb6f0c 27th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester In-Tend Link ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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