Published date: 23 July 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: 6 August 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71241000

  • Business analysis consultancy services - 72221000

  • Business development consultancy services - 79411100

    • Human resources management consultancy services - 79414000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

CCCC18A65

Published date

23 July 2018

Closing date

6 August 2018

Contract start date

3 September 2018

Contract end date

2 September 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Authority is seeking a Potential Provider to implement a series of assessments as part of the programme to monitor progress and performance over time, as well as accrediting the package of learning.

The requirement is broken into three activities;

Activity 1 - Assessment
- Conduct a detailed assessment of the User Research Internship programme and provide recommendations of changes.

Activity 2 - Accreditation
- Provide accredited status to the User Research Internship programme learning package, agreeing a suitable qualification award.

- Work with the Authority to develop progress check points at bi-monthly intervals and an end of programme assessment.

Activity 3 - Training
- Work with the Authority to design and deliver formal training in Agile Principles and Delivery.

More information

Attachments

Additional text

How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers:

Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'.

Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number.
Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at:
http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender

Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Your email must clearly state:
- name/reference of this procurement
- the name of the registered supplier; and
- the name and contact details

Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done.

It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable.

For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the
Helpdesk:
Freephone: 0345 010 3503
Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Crown Commercial Service

Address

Floor 9, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
England

Telephone

3450103503

Email

supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service