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title: "Technical Accountant Training / CPD for Finance Staff"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000767142"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-05-22"
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# Technical Accountant Training / CPD for Finance Staff

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000767142

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is planning a tender for Technical Accountant Training / CPD for Finance Staff. The procurement process aims to ensure CIPFA requirements are met. The contract is anticipated to last up to 3 years. The tender is in the planning stage and is scheduled for future communication on 24th June 2024. The procurement location is in Glasgow, Scotland, and falls under the industry category of Public Order and Safety.

This tender by the Scottish Police Authority presents an opportunity for training providers in the finance industry to collaborate on offering a suite of training courses for Finance Staff. Businesses specialising in accounting standard refresh training, business partnering, modelling and data visualisation, and professional training are well-suited to compete. The majority of training is expected to be delivered virtually, covering the entirety of Scotland. Interested parties should note their interest by Tuesday 4th June 2024, for potential further engagement prior to any formal tendering exercise.

## Notice

Police Scotland are seeking to procure technical accountant training / CPD training for Finance Staff to ensure CIPFA requirements are upheld. Police Scotland are seeking a provider who can work in collaboration with the Authority to provide a pro-active suite of training courses, but also be responsive to need, working with the Authority to identify relevant training opportunities for Finance Staff. Training should include as a baseline: - Accounting standard refresh training - Business partnering/FP&A training - Modelling & data visualisation training - Professional training in areas such as effective communication, presentation delivery, relationship management, etc. However, the requirements for financial training are varied and providers should be able to deliver a full suite of relevant training, and provide a course catalogue to allow for the creation of a training calendar. In addition, personalised training based on the needs of Finance Colleagues should also be available. Training should be delivered by suitably qualified trainers, who hold relevant registrations / memberships if required. It is anticipated the majority of training will be delivered virtually, however, based on need, there may be ad hoc requirements for Face-to-Face training. Providers should be aware, Police Scotland covers the entirety of Scotland. The proposed contract length would be up to 3 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The publication of this PIN will be used to undertake preliminary market research and to inform the market of the Authority's intention to procure Technical Accountant Training / CPD for Finance Staff and gauge interest therein. The scope of any potential procurement exercise is subject to change. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement exercise, it s not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. At this point in time, there is no set date for a formal procurement exercise. All information contained within this notice is subject to change. If your organisation has the capability and capacity to deliver this service, please note your interest no later than Tuesday 4th June 2024. Noting interest also means your organisation agrees to further engagement with the Authority on this project, prior to any ensuing Contract Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505773 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 22 May 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505773

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505773
  Technical Accountant Training / CPD for Finance Staff - Police Scotland are seeking to procure technical accountant training / CPD training for Finance Staff to ensure CIPFA requirements are upheld. Police Scotland are seeking a provider who can work in collaboration with the Authority to provide a pro-active suite of training courses, but also be responsive to need, working with the Authority to identify relevant training opportunities for Finance Staff. Training should include as a baseline: - Accounting standard refresh training - Business partnering/FP&A training - Modelling & data visualisation training - Professional training in areas such as effective communication, presentation delivery, relationship management, etc. However, the requirements for financial training are varied and providers should be able to deliver a full suite of relevant training, and provide a course catalogue to allow for the creation of a training calendar. In addition, personalised training based on the needs of Finance Colleagues should also be available. Training should be delivered by suitably qualified trainers, who hold relevant registrations / memberships if required. It is anticipated the majority of training will be delivered virtually, however, based on need, there may be ad hoc requirements for Face-to-Face training. Providers should be aware, Police Scotland covers the entirety of Scotland. The proposed contract length would be up to 3 years.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.spa.police.uk
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## Provenance

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