--- title: "Delivery of Training in Lean Project Management and Programme Management Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref: 03S19 P03307" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c788cbc8-75ac-4b89-a3e3-2de81af19b43" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c788cbc8-75ac-4b89-a3e3-2de81af19b43" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c788cbc8-75ac-4b89-a3e3-2de81af19b43.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c788cbc8-75ac-4b89-a3e3-2de81af19b43.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER" published: "2021-03-10" --- # Delivery of Training in Lean Project Management and Programme Management Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref: 03S19 P03307 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c788cbc8-75ac-4b89-a3e3-2de81af19b43 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c788cbc8-75ac-4b89-a3e3-2de81af19b43) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c788cbc8-75ac-4b89-a3e3-2de81af19b43.json) ## Summary The University of Chester is seeking to enhance its training programme with a contract titled "Delivery of Training in Lean Project Management and Programme Management Skills." This procurement process, classified under education and training services, is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender phase. The tender was open until 2nd December 2020, and the contract period extends from 4th January 2021 to 3rd January 2022, located in Chester, North West England. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value awarded of £3,800. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with a focus on delivering accredited training programmes in project management and lean practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the innovative and various delivery formats required, including online courses and tutor-led sessions. Engaging in this training initiative not only allows for potential contract growth but also enhances the skills of the local workforce, which can lead to further opportunities in the region. ## 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. This tender welcomed a range of established provision and innovative & emerging online and socially distanced classroom programmes to deliver courses in Lean Project Management and Programme Management Skills. The values in this award notice only relate to the tender process and not the actual values under the contracts as these will be dependent upon demand from participants. The Lots awarded were: Lot 5b - Accredited Lean Foundation - Online Course with Tutor Lot 6b - Accredited Lean Practitioner - Online Course with Tutor Lot 7b - Accredited Lean Advanced Practitioner - Online Course with Tutor The following Lots were not awarded due to there being no tender submissions: Lot 1a - Accredited Programme Management -Foundation - Online Course Self-Paced Lot 1b - Accredited Programme Management - Foundation - Online Course with Tutor Lot 1c - Accredited Programme Management - Foundation - Classroom Setting Lot 1d - Accredited Programme Management - Foundation - Combined (Virtual and Classroom Setting) Lot 2a - Accredited Programme Management Practitioner - Online Course Self-Paced Lot 2b - Accredited Programme Management Practitioner - Online Course with Tutor Lot 2c - Accredited Programme Management Practitioner - Classroom Setting Lot 2d - Accredited Programme Management Practitioner - Combined (Virtual and Classroom Setting) Lot 3a - Accredited Programme Management Advanced Practitioner - Online Course Self-Paced Lot 3b - Accredited Programme Management Advanced Practitioner - Online Course with Tutor Lot 3c - Accredited Programme Management Advanced Practitioner - Classroom Setting Lot 3d - Accredited Programme Management Advanced Practitioner - Combined (Virtual and Classroom Setting) Lot 4a - Accredited Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner - Online Course Self-Paced Lot 4b - Accredited Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner - Online Course with Tutor Lot 4c - Accredited Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner - Classroom Setting Lot 4d - Accredited Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner - Combined (Virtual and Classroom Setting) Lot 5a - Accredited Lean Foundation - Online Course Self-Paced Lot 5c - Accredited Lean Foundation - Classroom Setting Lot 5d - Accredited Lean Foundation - Combined (Vi and Cl Setting) Lot 6a - Accredited Lean Practitioner - Online Course Self-Paced Lot 6c - Accredited Lean Practitioner - Classroom Lot 6d - Accredited Lean Practitioner - Combined (V and C) Lot 7a - Accredited Lean Advanced Practitioner Online Course Self-Paced Lot 7c - Accredited Lean Advanced Practitioner - Classroom Lot 7d - Accredited Lean Advanced Practitioner - Combined (V and C) 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/21f9f5cb-07bf-4d17-8a73-29b656079bfe | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 3 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,800 | | 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 | SOLUTIONEERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2021 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f9f5cb-07bf-4d17-8a73-29b656079bfe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f9f5cb-07bf-4d17-8a73-29b656079bfe 10th March 2021 - 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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