Published date: 21 June 2022
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Contract summary
Industry
Training services - 80500000
Location of contract
London
Value of contract
£400,000
Procurement reference
tender_305811/1081213
Published date
21 June 2022
Closing date
21 July 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 November 2022
Contract end date
31 December 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
provision a learning and development managed service for an initial duration of three years which at Ofcom's absolute discretion may be extended for up to two further years.
The Supplier shall provide a free to access secure web based public learning portal, hosting a catalogue of courses in a broad range of subject areas, which are regularly refreshed, can be used either off the shelf or customised and either sourced in-house or via subcontracting arrangements.
The services (subject to the agreement of corresponding work orders) will include but shall not be limited to;
- Accredited professional qualifications
- Professional and off the shelf courses
- Open, closed and public courses
- Online courses (including eLearning and interactive peer learning and facilitated online sessions)
- Access to learning resources e.g. webinars, online lectures, learning apps, Moocs, hacks
The Supplier shall provide access to a dynamic pool of best-in-class suppliers and trainers, facilitators and learning designers from its own resource pool and through subcontracting arrangements and matching to Contracting Authorities exact requirements.
Ofcom's work force is spread throughout the UK and therefore the supplier provision will need to flex around remote and hybrid working, as well as be versed in making adjustments when required to enable the learning to be accessible by all in both delivery and design. (e.g. neurodiverse colleague requirements)
The services (subject to the agreement of corresponding work orders) will include but shall not be limited to;
- Engaging with the market to create a dynamic and agile supply chain through subcontracting arrangements
- Supply chain vetting and selection (financial, capability, stability, quality assurance etc.)
- Managing the gateway spend approvals process
- Reviewing the requirements specification to ensure fitness for purpose
- Running the external procurement process
The Supplier shall deliver customer focused, end-to-end, scalable administration and learner support solutions that are designed to ensure the highest quality user experience whilst streamlining processes and reducing costs
About the buyer
Contact name
Mark Lundy
Address
Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HA
England
Telephone
020 7981 3204
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