---
title: "Lean/Six Sigma Training and Accreditation Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba52157d-b839-4bc1-b6a7-7c49809d83ba"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba52157d-b839-4bc1-b6a7-7c49809d83ba"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba52157d-b839-4bc1-b6a7-7c49809d83ba.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba52157d-b839-4bc1-b6a7-7c49809d83ba.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
published: "2018-12-31"
---

# Lean/Six Sigma Training and Accreditation Programme

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba52157d-b839-4bc1-b6a7-7c49809d83ba

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba52157d-b839-4bc1-b6a7-7c49809d83ba)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba52157d-b839-4bc1-b6a7-7c49809d83ba.json)

## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender for a "Lean/Six Sigma Training and Accreditation Programme" aimed at supporting continuous service improvement. This procurement falls under the "Specialist training services" category and is based in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 11 January 2019. The contract is scheduled to start on 28 January 2019, lasting for three months, with a potential six-month extension subject to performance evaluations. The procurement method is categorised as "Other".

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and accreditation services, particularly those experienced in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Suitable candidates for this competition include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering a combination of e-learning and in-person workshops. Companies that can offer accredited training leading to recognised qualifications will be in a particularly strong position to secure this contract.

## Notice

To support continuous service improvement, the Arden & GEM CSU Service Redesign and Transformation team seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to deliver a Lean/Six Sigma accredited training programme (the Service) with the aim of accrediting the majority of the team in either Yellow, Yellow/Green and Black belts. It is anticipated that the Service will cover the following blended programmes of learning:- * 20% E-learning via access to a web-based platform * 80% Tutorial based Workshops * A recognised accreditation in Lean/Six Sigma, Yellow, Green and Black Belts based on individual examination; The contract is for a period of 3 months with the option to extend for a further 6 month if required and subject to satisfactory performance. To access the tender documents and submit a bid please login or register at https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK and search for ID 33926.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff86e8be-0eda-450c-9996-8912eab00db1 |
| 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 | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2019 - 28 Mar 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 | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2018 at 09:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff86e8be-0eda-450c-9996-8912eab00db1
- 21 Dec 2018 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff86e8be-0eda-450c-9996-8912eab00db1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff86e8be-0eda-450c-9996-8912eab00db1
  31st December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba52157d-b839-4bc1-b6a7-7c49809d83ba. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba52157d-b839-4bc1-b6a7-7c49809d83ba.json.