Published date: 10 April 2019

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: 13 May 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

  • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

  • Education and training services - 80000000

    • Training services - 80500000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0 to £50,000,000

Procurement reference

20190410130103-32217

Published date

10 April 2019

Closing date

13 May 2019

Contract start date

14 May 2019

Contract end date

30 June 2023

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

EMSCU is acting on behalf of the Contracting Authority to undertake a compliant EU tender exercise using the light touch regime under Schedule 3 (Open Procedure) of the Public Contract Regulations (2015) to establish a national framework agreement for IT Training Programme. The Framework Consists of three Lots:
Lot 1 Technical Courses
Lot 2 Non Technical Courses
Lot 3 Bespoke / Custom Courses. Bidders that have been awarded either Lots 1 or 2 will also be awarded Lot 3 if they have the ability to provide (Not Scored)

Lot 1 Technical
This Lot will cover the provision of "off the shelf" solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals of a technical nature. Typical activities required under this Lot include, but are not restricted to the attached course list.
Technical training could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.

Lot 2 Non-Technical
This Lot will cover the provision of "off the shelf" solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals of a non-technical nature which includes business and soft skills. Typical activities required under this Lot include, but are not restricted to the attached course list.
Non-technical training could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.

Lot 3 Custom / Bespoke
**Please Note: Can only be awarded to a Supplier that has been awarded at least one lot (1 or 2).Users of Lot 3 will only be able to conduct Mini Competition (No Direct Award)**
This Lot will cover the provision of bespoke/custom solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals. This is expected to be for softer skills. However, could include technical and non-technical business skills. Typical topic areas required under this Lot include, but are not restricted to:
• Commercial awareness
• Emotional Intelligence
• Finance for non-financial managers
• IT Market trends
• Leadership Skills
• Management Skills
• Managing conflict
• Stakeholder relationships
• Negotiating and influencing
• Talent development
Bespoke/custom could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.
** Documents for this procurement will be made available from 12th April 2019**


About the buyer

Contact name

Alec George

Address

c/o East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit (EMSCU), Nottinghamshire Police, Force Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold
Nottinghamshire
NG5 8PP
ENG

Telephone

+44 115967999

Email

alec.george@emscu.pnn.police.uk