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title: "EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provder"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000766134"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provder

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766134

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has issued a tender (EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provider) for the provision of training support to finance staff in obtaining their professional finance qualifications, specifically focusing on the CIMA CGMA qualification. The contract, valued at £225,000 GBP, is currently active and will include support for staff through all aspects of the qualification process. The tender deadline for submissions is set for 10th June 2024, with the award period commencing on the same day.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Edinburgh offers businesses in the education and training sector a chance to engage with a prestigious institution to deliver specialized finance training services. Interested businesses should be CIMA registered tuition providers and capable of supporting staff through the CGMA professional qualifications. The University emphasizes the need for flexibility in study methods to cater to its diverse staff body, providing an entry point for providers offering adaptable and comprehensive training solutions.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504827 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504827

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504827
  EC1020 Finance Professional Training Provder - 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.

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