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title: "For the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and education services within The Project Academy"
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# For the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and education services within The Project Academy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f9

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has issued a tender for the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and education services within The Project Academy. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV 80000000), is open and seeks to strengthen and extend the University's group of delivery partners. The tender process is in the active stage and follows an open procedure. Potential suppliers are invited to submit their bids electronically by 10th January 2025, with planned openings on the same date. The services will be provided in the North West region of the UK (UKD1). The framework agreement has a potential value of GBP 400,000 and may include several lots, each with specific training courses and a procurement period of 2160 days with a possible 3-year extension.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for businesses specializing in higher education, commercial training, and bespoke educational services. With lots ranging from APM qualifications to Agile Project Management, Risk Management, and Site Safety Training, there is a breadth of opportunities for diverse educational and training firms. Companies capable of developing and delivering both off-the-shelf and bespoke courses tailored to specific needs would be well-suited to compete. This provides an excellent growth avenue for training providers looking to establish or expand their footprint in the education sector, partnering with a well-respected University to deliver high-quality training services.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria (UoC) has led the provision of the Project Academy training and educational services since its inception in 2016, working with a range of training providers to develop and deliver a portfolio now exceeding 50 courses. These include Higher Education from level 4 (Certificate of HE) to level 8 (doctorate), commercial off the shelf courses (including but not limited to courses leading to exam-based qualifications) and bespoke courses developed to address specific needs identified by Sellafield Ltd. The University wishes to strengthen and extend its group of delivery partners to ensure its continued ability to deliver the next phase of the Project Academy which the University is hoping to be successful in winning.

### Lot Information

APM Qualifications

APM Project Fundamentals QualificationAPM Project Management Qualification

Renewal: A 3 year extension is maybe available.

Agile PM

Agile PM . Foundation, Practitioner

Renewal: A 3 year extension may be available

APM Project Risk Management Level 1 and Level 2

APM Project Risk Management Level 1 and Level 2

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

Axelo Programme and Portfolio Management Qualification

Management of Porfolios Foundation Practitioner . Project Office Certifications and Managing successful programmes

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

Managing Benefits Foundation, Practitioner

Managing benefits foundation practitioner

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

Primavera P6 Courses

Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals ,Advanced. Managing risk in Primavera Risk Analysis

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

CDM Courses

CDM Awareness, CDM for Principal Designers, CDM for Principal Contractors, CDM for clients

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

Temporary Work Courses

Site safety plus, temporary works co-ordinator and temporary works supervisor

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

SMSTS Course

Site Management Safety Training Scheme

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

Change Management

Change management foundation, practitioner

Renewal: 3 year extension may be available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039415-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039415-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria
- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk

## Provenance

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