--- title: "Accredited Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa37b3ff-91e0-45a4-8d21-368bbc7f40ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa37b3ff-91e0-45a4-8d21-368bbc7f40ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa37b3ff-91e0-45a4-8d21-368bbc7f40ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa37b3ff-91e0-45a4-8d21-368bbc7f40ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-22" --- # Accredited Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Training Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa37b3ff-91e0-45a4-8d21-368bbc7f40ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa37b3ff-91e0-45a4-8d21-368bbc7f40ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa37b3ff-91e0-45a4-8d21-368bbc7f40ae.json) ## Summary The Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for Accredited Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Training. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The procurement stage was at the award stage, with the contract period starting on September 1, 2022, and ending on August 31, 2026. The council is seeking training providers to offer CIPS training to its officers, covering various diploma levels and modules. The contract value is 1 GBP. The training will take place at various locations including Sheffield, United Kingdom, and European countries. This tender by Sheffield City Council presents a significant opportunity for training providers specializing in education and training services. Businesses offering adult and other education services, particularly those accredited to provide CIPS training, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. The contract period extends for four years, offering long-term growth potential for successful bidders. ## Notice Sheffield City Council (SCC) - a training provider who can offer Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) training to SCC officers. Specifically: * Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply* * Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply * Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply It is these Levels above which staff will typically be put forward for, although on occasion there may also be a requirement Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations, therefore the option of providing Level 3 training by exception is also required. The number of staff who are studying for CIPS varies according to the number of eligible staff, work commitments and budget. On average over recent years the average number of students studying at each Level has been in the lower to mid-single digit range. These historical volumes but are not intended to be a guide for the duration of the contract. Student numbers will vary and be confirmed on an annual basis with no guarantee of a minimum number per level; or that any one or more of the CIPS Levels will be required each year. The successful Provider should then be able to offer training on Levels 3-6 inclusive as required (and / or as the syllabus is updated by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply); and across the range of optional modules within Levels (as relevant). Any optional modules will be agreed with SCC prior to commencement, with a requirement that the optional modules taught per level will be those requested by the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ad549b1-5e22-49fe-9d8f-8af338134de6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CIPS BUSINESS TRAINING TRADING UNDER EAST LANCASHIRE CHAMBER OF | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2022 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ad549b1-5e22-49fe-9d8f-8af338134de6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ad549b1-5e22-49fe-9d8f-8af338134de6 22nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=48022&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.sheffield.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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