--- title: "Cadent Gas - Leadership and Technical Training Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f8c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f8c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f8c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f8c2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CADENT GAS LIMITED" published: "2021-11-22" --- # Cadent Gas - Leadership and Technical Training Framework Buyer: CADENT GAS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f8c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f8c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f8c2.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Cadent Gas Limited involves a tender for a "Leadership and Technical Training Framework," with the aim of providing training services across various sectors, primarily within the education and training services industry. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) submissions set for 20th December 2021 at 12:00pm. The successful suppliers will engage in a framework agreement that spans multiple lots for a total estimated value of £3,400,000, located in the UK. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on leadership development, technical training, and health and safety. Companies providing bespoke training programmes or with experience in gas or hydrogen distribution networks would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the framework allowing for up to 999 participants, there is significant potential for collaboration among providers, making this a favourable prospect for businesses aiming to expand their market presence and service offerings. ## Notice Framework agreement for the provision of supply of training services for Cadent Gas. This is to be provided over 8 lots. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Repair, Replace & Emergency (inc Gas Authorisation) Courses relating specifically to Low/Medium pressure Gas (or Hydrogen) Distribution Networks (e.g. Mains/Service Laying, Management of Gas (or Hydrogen) Escapes, Repair Techniques, ESP and metering related ACS units. Options: Three one year extension options Lot 2 - Specialist Engineering & other miscellaneous (inc manufacturer products) Courses related to management of Medium, Intermediate and High-Pressure pipelines and pressure control aspects of the Gas (or Hydrogen) Distribution Network (e.g. Electrical & Instrumentation, Regulators, Profiling, Condition Monitoring, Pipeline Corrosion monitoring and management), plus miscellaneous; Teaching and assessment qualifications. Options: Three one year extension options Lot 3 - Generic Engineering/Plant Generic, non-gas network specific offerings e.g. mobile plant, mechanical handling equipment, scaffolding and access equipment, NRSWA, Locksmith. Options: Three one year extension options Lot 4 - Generic Health, Safety & Environmental Generic health, safety and environmental offerings (e.g. Emergency 1st Aid at work, Manual Handling, NEBOSH, IOSH) Driving qualifications, Incident Management. Safe Control of Operations. Confined Spaces, Trench Support. Mental Health. Options: Three one year extension options. Lot 5 - Business Skills - Interpersonal skills / personal effectiveness Delivery of interpersonal and personal effectiveness courses (including some leadership / soft skills). Most of these courses will be off the shelf and need less contextualisation to Cadent. These include, (but not limited to): problem solving, confidence, decision making, presentation skills, assertiveness, agile thinking, self-awareness and authenticity that align with the Cadent values. Any courses or programmes that reflect on self-behaviours must relate to our own assessment framework. All of these courses should consider being used at different levels throughout the organisation from junior to exec, blended learning capability and basic, intermediate and expert (not necessarily related to hierarchy) Options: Three on year extension options. Lot 6 - Business skills - Cadent specific Providers in this lot should be able to work with Cadent to co-create products that are more aligned to Cadent processes and environment. Subjects as a minimum (developed and delivered in line with Business needs and ability to cover different depths dependant on need): Project Management, Financial Understanding, Regulatory requirements, Commercial Acumen, Change Management, Understanding and utilising data effectively, Process mapping. Providers should also be able to deliver these products if needed. All of these courses should consider being used at different levels throughout the organisation from junior to exec, blended learning capability and basic, intermediate and expert (not necessarily related to hierarchy) Options: Three on year extension options. Lot 7 - Customer Excellence Customer Excellence training across various levels and roles within the business, this includes operational front line (field-based operatives), customer centre and all other front and back office roles across the business - to be developed with the business to align with and include existing customer service processes and put the customer at the heart of what we do. Need blended learning capability and is to include the capability to deliver face to face at volume and provide role play and actors as appropriate. Options: Three one year extension options. Lot 8 - Programme Delivery Cadent will also require support to run some set programmes (rather than one off catalogue courses in lot 5 and 6). These could include mandatory people management programme, career development programmes and graduate / new entrant programmes. There will likely be a high level design blueprint signed off for providers to create the content beneath and support delivery. Options: Three one year extension options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029011-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CADENT GAS LIMITED | | Locality | HINCKLEY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE10 0NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Hinckley and Bosworth | | Electoral ward | Hinckley Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hinckley and Bosworth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2021 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029011-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://cadentgas.com/home - https://derry.mcgregor@cadentgas.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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