--- title: "Provision of a Level 5 Qualification in Data Analytics" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc56a62e-3118-4145-ae4d-72df329af642" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc56a62e-3118-4145-ae4d-72df329af642" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc56a62e-3118-4145-ae4d-72df329af642.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc56a62e-3118-4145-ae4d-72df329af642.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS" published: "2018-02-16" --- # Provision of a Level 5 Qualification in Data Analytics Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc56a62e-3118-4145-ae4d-72df329af642 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc56a62e-3118-4145-ae4d-72df329af642) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc56a62e-3118-4145-ae4d-72df329af642.json) ## Summary The Office for National Statistics is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Provision of a Level 5 Qualification in Data Analytics." This contract falls under the higher education services sector and will support the delivery of an educational programme across various public-sector bodies in the UK. The tender period concludes on 9 March 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 20 March 2018 and last for five years, concluding on 31 March 2021. This is an active opportunity highlighted under the Light Touch Regime procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly those with experience in higher education and professional development. Companies able to offer flexible learning options tailored to government employees, including modules for continuous professional development, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The diverse geographic delivery locations across the UK further enhance the potential for local suppliers to engage and grow within this contract framework. ## Notice The Contracting Body is seeking to establish Contracts with multiple Suppliers to deliver an educational programme offering a variety of learning options and a Level 5 qualification in Data Analytics for Government. The Contract will cover all aspects of the academic content required to complete a level 5 qualification. The Contract will be available to all Public-Sector bodies in the UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations The Contracting Body will hold a list of Preferred Suppliers. The qualification, and related modules for continuous professional development, will be available for all members of the Government Statistical Service which includes Civil Servants in the main analytical professions and those aspiring to join these. These staff are based across the UK with hubs in Hampshire, London, South Wales, Leeds/Manchester/Sheffield, Glasgow, and Belfast. Other new continuous professional development courses are proving very popular, with over 40 learners attending the MSc module. Historically, similar courses have attracted 20 or more learners per module. The workforce is transforming and there is a high appetite for training and building capability. The Contract will commence for the Academic Year 2018/2019 and run for a period of five years. Any student commencing their programme before the Contract expiry will remain with their Preferred Supplier for the duration of their individual programme. Within the Contract students will also be able to access individual modules where they do not wish to complete a full qualification programme, Suppliers may offer different credit accumulator programmes. Each prospective student and their line manager will have full discretion regarding the selection of a Supplier, based on the location, learning routes, and available optional modules. Suppliers will be required to attend Annual Strategic Review meetings and Quarterly Service Review meetings, where the course content, students' progress, and other issues will be discussed to ensure the contract and available module content remains relevant to the needs of Government and the wider public sector. In the longer term, the Contracting Body are keen to a) improve continuity between internal & external courses & programmes; b) create an integrated knowledge and learning framework which is essentially a continuum of learning from basic through to advanced knowledge; c) both recognise and reinforce an individual's prior knowledge and skills; d) grow a framework of Suppliers able, together, to deliver across the UK. The programme must be ready to run no later than the end of September 2018, with prospective students being able to enroll from April 2018 onwards. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec647f5-3db0-4aaf-aee6-120c267f75b7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Light Touch Regime | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP10 8XG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Newport | | Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield | | Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2018 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec647f5-3db0-4aaf-aee6-120c267f75b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec647f5-3db0-4aaf-aee6-120c267f75b7 16th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/ProjectManage/445 Link to opportunity on our e-tendering tool ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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