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title: "Development and Delivery of Training to ACE Line Managers"
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# Development and Delivery of Training to ACE Line Managers

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0447f7

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## Summary

Arts Council England (ACE) has completed a public procurement process for the "Development and Delivery of Training to ACE Line Managers" in the management training services category. ACE sought a provider to create a bespoke training programme tailored to approximately 200 line managers. The procurement method was an open procedure, targeting comprehensive coverage of both leadership and practical managerial skills, designed to be delivered primarily online due to the geographical spread of staff. The contract, valued at £99,550, was awarded on 3rd June 2024 to First Ascent Group Limited, with the initial contract period set to end on 31st May 2027 and an option for a 12-month extension. All training content is expected to be innovative, accessible, and coherent with ACE’s internal policies and procedures.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in management training services, particularly those employing blended learning approaches and modern e-learning practices such as gamification and interactive content. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating engaging, branded, and accessible online training programmes are particularly well-suited for this contract. The project offers potential for ongoing collaboration, including the development of sustainable internal delivery methods post-contract, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to grow their footprint in the UK’s public sector training market.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking to procure the design and delivery support of bespoke training for c200 Line Managers. The content of the training programme will cover a mix of leadership and personal skills development, alongside more practical managerial type skills that reflect ACE internal process and policy. We anticipate that ACE will deliver some of those elements internally, however the entire programme should feel coherent and as part of one package. Preferred delivery method is a blended learning approach as best supports the objectives of the programme. Any e-learning needs to be fully accessible, branded and bespoke to ACE. Content and interactions should be innovative and use the latest e-learning practices and standards. Due to the geographical spread of staff, most instructor led sessions should ideally be designed as online group learning (e.g. Zoom or MS Teams) but we would also like to develop peer networks. Full details are in the tender documents

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Arts Council England is seeking to procure both the design and delivery support of bespoke training for c200 Line Managers across the organisation. The content of the full training programme will cover a mix of leadership and personal skills development, alongside more practical managerial type skills that will need to reflect ACE internal process and policy. We anticipate that ACE will deliver some of those elements internally, however the entire programme should feel coherent and as part of one package. The delivery method of preference is a blended learning approach as best supports the objectives of the programme. Any e-learning needs to be fully accessible, branded and bespoke to the Arts Council. Content and interactions should be innovative and use the latest e-learning practices and standards i.e. video, animation, interactions, gamification etc. Due to the geographical spread of staff, the majority of delivery for instructor led sessions should ideally be designed as online group learning via a platform such as Zoom or MS Teams. However, we would very much like to encourage the development of peer networks as part of this programme and ACE can facilitate in-person learning events to support this. We are keen to explore a cohort approach to learning to enhance the learner experience and create a sense of community. In order to achieve high levels of engagement from staff we would require the provider to develop inspiring branding and promotional materials along with any programme resources. We also require potential suppliers to provide an evaluation approach to measure the success of the programme. We would ideally like to include an option to transition to internal delivery as part of the service to ensure sustainability of this programme. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://artscouncil.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PQ37KU5MFT

Options: Option to extend by a further 12 months to 31st May 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025130-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,666 |
| Lots value | £116,666 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,550 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST ASCENT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025130-2024
- 13 Mar 2024 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007958-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.artscouncil.org.uk
- https://artscouncil.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PQ37KU5MFT
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=881526947
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Management-training-services./PQ37KU5MFT

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