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title: "383_17 Managed Training Services"
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# 383_17 Managed Training Services

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd0e7452-e707-4c53-92ca-eb952621e555

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## Summary

ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement for "383_17 Managed Training Services", which aims to provide managed training services for various customer training requirements across the UK. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the total estimated value set at £100 million. The Tender period is open until 12:00 noon on 17th July 2017, and the contract is scheduled to start on 1st September 2017 and run until 31st August 2019, with a possible 24-month extension. This procurement is classified under management-related services and education and training services, and is applicable to a wide range of public bodies throughout the UK.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the training, education, and consultancy sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the framework aims to enhance efficiencies and cost savings for buyers. The open procurement method allows a range of businesses to participate, positioning them to potentially secure significant contracts by demonstrating their capability to manage diverse training needs for various public sector users.

## Notice

ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of managed training services. The successful Managed Training Provider/s (MSP) will be responsible for the sourcing, administration and management of a variety of customer training requirements. The key aim of the framework will be to promote efficiencies and cost savings, as well as providing the customer with greater visibility of their training spend profile. ESPO will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature of information made available throughout the procurement procedure (as permitted by Regulation 21(3)) and, before receiving that information, economic operators will be required to complete and return a Confidentiality Agreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tender opportunity. The framework agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal. Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 17/07/2017 Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '383_17', (d) Express an interest. Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 17/07/2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8e87b2-6afd-4c07-bd3b-41d141ce4626 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2017 - 11 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | GP STRATEGIES; PREMIER PEOPLE SOLUTIONS LTD T/A PREMIER PARTNERSHIP; QA; WDR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2017 at 09:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8e87b2-6afd-4c07-bd3b-41d141ce4626
- 22 Jun 2017 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8e87b2-6afd-4c07-bd3b-41d141ce4626

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8e87b2-6afd-4c07-bd3b-41d141ce4626
  22nd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

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