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title: "BBO ESF Claims Training via CCS RM3745 Management Consultancy Lot 3 - Audit"
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# BBO ESF Claims Training via CCS RM3745 Management Consultancy Lot 3 - Audit

Buyer: THE BIG LOTTERY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa7d7fcf-870e-4a3f-ab28-804733e519c1

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## Summary

The Big Lottery Fund is seeking to procure specialist training services under the title "BBO ESF Claims Training via CCS RM3745 Management Consultancy Lot 3 - Audit". This procurement process is aimed at providing training for newly recruited Funding Officers in the Newcastle Office, focusing on the Building Better Opportunities (BBO) European Social Fund (ESF) programme. The tender was awarded on 15 January 2018, with the contract period running from 1 February 2018 to 31 July 2019. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The completion status confirms that the process has been finalised with a contract valued at £20,650.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in European Social Fund requirements and compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts, as they can bring tailored, adaptive training solutions to meet the specific needs of the Big Lottery Fund. Businesses that focus on professional development and auditing training will find this tender aligns well with their service offerings, potentially enabling them to enhance their portfolios and expand their client base through valuable public sector engagements.

## Notice

The Big Lottery Fund (the Fund) is seeking to procure training provision for its Building Better Opportunities (BBO) European Social Fund (ESF) programme. The Service Provider will have specialist ESF expertise to deliver a number of short intensive ESF training programmes for newly recruited Funding Officers (FOs) in our Newcastle Office. At the end of the intensive training programme, FOs will have gained sufficient knowledge and confidence to monitor and test 'actual cost' claims in line with ESF requirements. In addition, the Service Provider, upon request, will provide training in other related areas i.e. updates on ESF guidance, procurement, cross cutting themes, etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacebed4-243d-48fc-ab87-6a4cf1d7b6bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,650 |
| 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 | THE BIG LOTTERY FUND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4A 1DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2018 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacebed4-243d-48fc-ab87-6a4cf1d7b6bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacebed4-243d-48fc-ab87-6a4cf1d7b6bd
  30th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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