--- title: "EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provder" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0457ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0457ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457ff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2024-05-08" --- # EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provder Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0457ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0457ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457ff.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh has initiated a tender process with the title "EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provider" for vocational training services aimed at supporting University Finance Directorate staff in obtaining their professional finance qualifications, specifically the CIMA CGMA professional qualification. The contract value is £225,000 GBP, with a duration of 720 days and the possibility of renewal for up to 24 months. The tender deadline for submission is on June 10, 2024, with the award period starting at 3:00 PM. The procurement process is in the "Tender" stage and will be conducted through an open procedure. This opportunity to provide professional training services offers business growth potential for CIMA-certified tuition providers. Businesses in the vocational training services sector, especially those with expertise in finance professional training, are well-suited to compete. The contract demands high-quality training delivery and support services, focusing on the successful completion of the CGMA qualification and potential expansion to other qualifications. The University of Edinburgh seeks a training provider with flexibility to cater to diverse staff needs, ensuring progress monitoring and comprehensive support throughout the qualification process. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh is looking for a suitable training provider to support University Finance Directorate staff in obtaining their professional finance qualifications. This contract will focus on the CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) CGMA professional qualification. There is scope to extend this to additional qualifications if they are fully supported, however, the core requirement of this contract is support for the CGMA qualification. The chosen training provider will be a CIMA registered tuition provider and will be expected to support University staff working through the CGMA professional qualifications. This will include supporting University staff with all necessary training, core study materials, managing assessments and monitoring progress through the qualification. In addition, the chosen provider will be required to keep the University contract manager with progress reports to ensure progress and success are monitored and recorded and all efforts are coordinated to ensure staff are fully supported in their studies. The University has a diverse staff body who have a range of different needs and requirements, and consequently flexibility in study methods would be considered beneficial. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Edinburgh is looking for a suitable training provider to support University Finance Directorate staff in obtaining their professional finance qualifications. This contract will focus on the CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) CGMA professional qualification. There is scope to extend this to additional qualifications if they are fully supported, however, the core requirement of this contract is support for the CGMA qualification. The chosen training provider will be a CIMA registered tuition provider and will be expected to support University staff working through the CGMA professional qualifications. This will include supporting University staff with all necessary training, core study materials, managing assessments and monitoring progress through the qualification. In addition, the chosen provider will be required to keep the University contract manager with progress reports to ensure progress and success are monitored and recorded and all efforts are coordinated to ensure staff are fully supported in their studies. The University has a diverse staff body who have a range of different needs and requirements, and consequently flexibility in study methods would be considered beneficial. Renewal: Estimated value is based on continuation of contract beyond the initial 24 month period by a further 2 x 12 month extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014700-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £225,000 | | Lots value | £225,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1HT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79632000 - Personnel-training services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80531100 - Industrial training services - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80532000 - Management training services ## Release History - 8 May 2024 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014700-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ed.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766134 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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