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title: "DfE Invest NI - Leading Team Programme 2023 - 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042516"
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# DfE Invest NI - Leading Team Programme 2023 - 2028

Buyer: DFE: INVEST NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042516

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## Summary

The Department for Education: Invest NI is seeking contractors for the DfE Invest NI - Leading Team Programme 2023 - 2028 within the adult-education services at university level category. The procurement process is currently active, with a tender status. The programme involves the design, delivery, and management of two lots focusing on executive education content and business coaching services. The contractors must meet specific evaluation criteria, and the initial contract value is 2,500,000 GBP. The tender period ended on 22nd January 2024, and the contract validity period is until 21st April 2024.

This tender for the Leadership Team Programme offers opportunities for experienced contractors in the training services sector. Businesses with expertise in executive education content and business coaching services are well-suited to compete. The contract involves a significant value and duration, providing a stable growth opportunity for successful bidders. Contractors should adhere to the specified evaluation criteria and ensure compliance with the established deadlines for submissions and bid validity. The Department for Education: Invest NI is the buying organisation overseeing this open procurement process.

## Notice

DfE Invest NI - Leading Team Programme Invest NI is seeking to engage an experienced Contractor(s) for the design, delivery and management of up to five cohorts of a new Leadership Team Programme with an anticipated start date January 2024. This tender has been divided into two Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There is no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded, Tenderers may bid for one, two or both Lots as they wish. LOT 1 - The Design, Management and Delivery of Executive Education Content Service - Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to deliver a programme of Executive Education content. LOT 2 - The Design, Management and Delivery of a Business Coaching Service for Executive Teams - Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to deliver a Business Coaching service to Executive Teams participating on the Leadership Team Programme. Please refer to Tender Documents for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DfE Invest NI - Leading Team Programme Invest NI is seeking to engage an experienced Contractor(s) for the design, delivery and management of up to five cohorts of a new Leadership Team Programme with an anticipated start date January 2024. This tender has been divided into two Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There is no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded, Tenderers may bid for one, two or both Lots as they wish. LOT 1 - The Design, Management and Delivery of Executive Education Content Service - Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to deliver a programme of Executive Education content. LOT 2 - The Design, Management and Delivery of a Business Coaching Service for Executive Teams - Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to deliver a Business Coaching service to Executive Teams participating on the Leadership Team Programme. Please refer to Tender Documents for further details.

Options: one option to extend up to a maximum of 24 months

Renewal: A retender of Invest NI: Leadership Team Programme may take place following the expiry of this current contract.

Lot 2

DfE Invest NI - Leading Team Programme Invest NI is seeking to engage an experienced Contractor(s) for the design, delivery and management of up to five cohorts of a new Leadership Team Programme with an anticipated start date January 2024. This tender has been divided into two Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There is no restrictions on the number of Lots a Tenderer can bid for or be awarded, Tenderers may bid for one, two or both Lots as they wish. LOT 1 - The Design, Management and Delivery of Executive Education Content Service - Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to deliver a programme of Executive Education content. LOT 2 - The Design, Management and Delivery of a Business Coaching Service for Executive Teams - Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to deliver a Business Coaching service to Executive Teams participating on the Leadership Team Programme. Please refer to Tender Documents for further details.

Options: one option to extend up to a maximum of 24 months

Renewal: A retender of Invest NI: Leadership Team Programme may take place following the expiry of this current contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006566-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,367,018 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFE: INVEST NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7ES |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | IRISH MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE FORAS BAINISTIOCHTA NA H-EIREANN; WILSON SLOAN CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006566-2024
- 12 Dec 2023 at 17:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036582-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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