--- title: "UK SBS PS16295 Services to Support Delivery of the Northern Powerhouse Knowledge Exchange Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c44e941f-a5c7-4960-82bf-9788d557a7a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c44e941f-a5c7-4960-82bf-9788d557a7a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c44e941f-a5c7-4960-82bf-9788d557a7a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c44e941f-a5c7-4960-82bf-9788d557a7a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-01-10" --- # UK SBS PS16295 Services to Support Delivery of the Northern Powerhouse Knowledge Exchange Programme Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c44e941f-a5c7-4960-82bf-9788d557a7a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c44e941f-a5c7-4960-82bf-9788d557a7a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c44e941f-a5c7-4960-82bf-9788d557a7a8.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking proposals for the "UK SBS PS16295 Services to Support Delivery of the Northern Powerhouse Knowledge Exchange Programme". This initiative falls under the specialist training services category and aims to enhance the skills of commercial officers across the UK. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a submission deadline of 24th January 2017. The contract period will commence on 3rd February 2017 and conclude on 19th May 2017. Activities are set to take place primarily in Manchester, with engagement from regions including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training providers and consultancies specialising in professional development and knowledge exchange. Businesses oriented towards delivering bespoke training solutions, particularly those with experience in developing and executing knowledge transfer programmes, would be well suited to compete. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their visibility and capabilities within the public procurement sphere. ## Notice **THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 24th JANUARY 2017, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER**Department for International Trade Northern Powerhouse Team are looking for an organisation to develop content for and deliver a new Knowledge Exchange Programme that aims to upskill commercial officers from across DIT's Global network. The Knowledge Exchange Programme will be delivered over 5 days (8th - 12th May 2017) and will bring together colleagues from across the Northern region (North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber) who support companies that are export ready, together with commercial officers from DIT's Global network. In advance of the full 5 day Programme, the contractor will work with DIT NPH Team to test elements of the content through delivery of a 1 day pilot event on Wednesday 8th March 2017 in Manchester with 100 staff from the Western European Teams. There is also the potential to run a second 1 day pilot before end March 2017. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. 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For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade9b533-6f23-45cd-b3ae-ee08d19b0725 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2017 - 19 May 2017 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2017 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade9b533-6f23-45cd-b3ae-ee08d19b0725 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade9b533-6f23-45cd-b3ae-ee08d19b0725 10th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9096e09-01f1-4ab4-aff5-8b6426c8aefe PS16285 ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e5d6d77-c9b1-4b64-9252-09019e22b1f8 PS16285 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0e4d037-a5b2-48ac-a46a-3e40198e1a0e PS16285 S1 - Services purchasing contract - low value - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abe186cd-b564-40ac-b0d7-b541af2b7003 PS16285 AW5.2 Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abeb39de-9c67-42cf-b8d9-adec287f16f8 Bidder Training V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3388ed92-83f9-41e2-a3b3-5184e038e38f Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0 ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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