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title: "Opportunity for Providers of Short Term Civil Service Training in International Trade Policy & Negotiations"
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# Opportunity for Providers of Short Term Civil Service Training in International Trade Policy & Negotiations

Buyer: CIVIL SERVICE LEARNING  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee3463c3-085a-4415-b19a-6c43d83ff94b

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## Summary

The Civil Service Learning division of the UK Government's Cabinet Office is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "Opportunity for Providers of Short Term Civil Service Training in International Trade Policy & Negotiations." This tender is currently in the Planning stage, with a notable engagement end date of 23 February 2018. The procurement pertains to the education and training services industry and aims to equip staff across various departments with essential knowledge and skills in international trade. Interested suppliers must register their intention to respond to the Request for Proposal (RfP) by 27 January 2017, and the RfP will be issued by the close of business on that date.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, coaching, and IT consulting, specifically those capable of delivering tailored training programs. Companies with expertise in international trade, curriculum design, or civil service training would be particularly well-positioned to compete. As KPMG LLP is set to lead this initiative, potential suppliers can leverage the support of Civil Service Learning to expand their foothold in the public sector training market, thereby fostering business growth through successful engagement in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

This is a Prior Information Notice to alert interested suppliers to an opportunity to deliver Learning and Development to the UK's Civil Service. Civil Service Learning (CSL) is a division within the UK Government's Cabinet Office with responsibility for providing Learning and Development for the Civil Service. KPMG LLP were appointed as prime contractors for the Civil Service Core Curriculum in December 2015, for a period of 3 years (with the possibility of a 1 year extension). As part of this framework, KPMG has been commissioned by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Trade (DIT) to design a trade policy and negotiation learning offer. KPMG is seeking a provider for the design, production, and delivery of this learning. The aim of the learning offer is to provide staff across Whitehall Departments with a thorough knowledge of the key areas and terminology of international trade policy and the trading priorities of the UK and its key partners. At the end of the learning staff will use be able to effectively use these knowledge and skills to support and deliver the UK's international trade policy priorities and negotiating agenda in the UK and overseas. Potential Suppliers are requested to register their intention to respond to the Request for Proposal (RfP) by 27 January 2017 via email to the following address: ukfmkpmgcrenq@KPMG.co.uk. The subject line should be titled: Provision of Short Term Civil Service Training in International Trade Policy & Negotiations. Failure to do this may result in an organisation not receiving the respective documentation. Please note RfP will be issued to the email address provided from the EOI notification. The intention is to issue the RfP by close of business 27 January. Please note that the sourcing and selection process is not subject to public procurement rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88bca3a-99e2-4775-8910-f8c0d8e0a6d6 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CIVIL SERVICE LEARNING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 79998000 - Coaching services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2017 at 17:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88bca3a-99e2-4775-8910-f8c0d8e0a6d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88bca3a-99e2-4775-8910-f8c0d8e0a6d6
  23rd January 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa13492c-d624-471b-a396-9a71bf89f57e
  Opportunity for Providers of Short Term Civil Service Training in International Trade Policy & Negotiations

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