Published date: 23 March 2018

Last edited date: 23 March 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 October 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Training programme services - 80521000

  • Training seminars - 80522000

  • Management training services - 80532000

    • Personal development training services - 80570000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£0 to £150,000

Procurement reference

UK SBS PS16147

Published date

23 March 2018

Closing date

14 October 2016

Contract start date

14 November 2016

Contract end date

13 November 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. ***

Aims
As part of a leadership and management development programme for middle managers HEFCE is seeking to identify a provider of a module which covers personal impact and influence.

The aim of this tender exercise is to identify a provider who can run this module. The module will be piloted and evaluated. If successful the module will be modified as appropriate and rolled out.

Subject to performance we would aim to retain the same provider for a maximum of 3 years, release on a 1+1+1 yearly basis.

Objectives
• client briefing meeting to fully understand the requirement, and propose any additional research required
• provide broad outline of draft programme for agreement by HEFCE
• design and pilot the programme
• work with HEFCE to evaluate the programme, including obtaining feedback from HEFCE staff, and make any necessary adjustments to the programme
• ongoing delivery of the programme as required by HEFCE (specific dates to be agreed)
• working with HEFCE, ongoing evaluation of the programme, including obtaining feedback from HEFCE staff, and make any necessary adjustments to the programme

Scope
The requirement is to:
Gain a detailed understanding of HEFCE's needs;
• Design a programme that aims to develop middle manager leadership and management skills and capabilities in the area of personal impact. confidence and influence;
• The programme should fully explore theory and practice, as well as case studies. HEFCE would also expect to see implementation and continuous development built into the programme;
• Advise on the length of the programme (we would expect it to be twice a year over the potential three year contract period. Once appointed we want the provider to advise on the length of the programme per cohort (and people per cohort), based on their findings following fact finding);
• Deliver and evaluate a pilot programme, seeking feedback from delegates, by end December 2016;
• Discuss pilot with HEFCE and agree next steps;
• Subject to the outcome of the pilot, run the programme approximately twice a year for up to three years, evaluating and making improvements each time as necessary.

Please refer to the tender documentation for the full specification.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Al Staunton-Lambert

Address

North Star House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
England

Email

professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk