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title: "Provision of CIPS professional corporate accreditation, CIPS Level 4 /Applied Learning Programme (Corporate Award) & Management entry route (MER) assessment/course"
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# Provision of CIPS professional corporate accreditation, CIPS Level 4 /Applied Learning Programme (Corporate Award) & Management entry route (MER) assessment/course

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca18ef9c-98fb-434e-847a-f692763eba71

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain Coordination has awarded a contract titled "Provision of CIPS professional corporate accreditation, CIPS Level 4 /Applied Learning Programme (Corporate Award) & Management entry route (MER) assessment/course." This falls under the industry category of training services and is specifically aimed at delivering various procurement and supply qualifications. The primary location for this procurement is the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 19th July 2024 to 18th July 2028, including a potential one-year extension. The total awarded value is £846,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional training and development, particularly those with expertise in procurement and supply chain management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the suitability requirements. Winning this contract can significantly contribute to business growth by establishing a partnership with a major public sector organisation, enhancing the company's credentials, and expanding its portfolio of government contracts.

## Notice

This is a transparency notice detailing the award of a Contract for the delivery of the following: * CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply qualification (Self-study) * CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply qualification (Self-study) * CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply qualification (Self-study) * Applied Learning Programme level 4- Practitioner. * Applied Learning Programme level 5&6 combined -- Advanced Practitioner * Management Entry Route (MER) * CIPS Membership Subscriptions The contract is awarded for an initial period of three years with the possibility of a one-year extension. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including optional contract extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab886e26-218c-491c-a486-9f97fa727cc2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - : |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £846,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £846,000 |
| 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 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 4LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIPS CORPORATE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab886e26-218c-491c-a486-9f97fa727cc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab886e26-218c-491c-a486-9f97fa727cc2
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk

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