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Published 6 Dec 2024, 12:15 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

For the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and education services within The Project Academy

Official notice

Authority: University of Cumbria (Education)

Framework agreement10 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£400,000total for 10 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 10 Jan 2025
Lots 10see the lot list below

What is being bought10 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The University of Cumbria (UoC) has led the provision of the Project Academy training and educational services since its inception in 2016, working with a range of training providers to develop and deliver a portfolio now exceeding 50 courses. These include Higher Education from level 4 (Certificate of HE) to level 8 (doctorate), commercial off the shelf courses (including but not limited to courses leading to exam-based qualifications) and bespoke courses developed to address specific needs identified by Sellafield Ltd. The University wishes to strengthen and extend its group of delivery partners to ensure its continued ability to deliver the next phase of the Project Academy which the University is hoping to be successful in winning.

CPV: Education and training services · Higher education services

Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure

10 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1APM QualificationsRenewal

APM Project Fundamentals QualificationAPM Project Management Qualification

Delivery: North West
Extensions: A 3 year extension is maybe available.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Change ManagementRenewal

Change management foundation, practitioner

Delivery: North West
Extensions: 3 year extension may be availableVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Agile PMRenewal

Agile PM . Foundation, Practitioner

Delivery: North West
Extensions: A 3 year extension may be availableVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4APM Project Risk Management Level 1 and Level 2Renewal

APM Project Risk Management Level 1 and Level 2

Delivery: North West
Extensions: 3 year extension may be availableVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Axelo Programme and Portfolio Management QualificationRenewal

Management of Porfolios Foundation Practitioner . Project Office Certifications and Managing successful programmes

Delivery: North West
Extensions: 3 year extension may be availableVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Managing Benefits Foundation, PractitionerRenewal

Managing benefits foundation practitioner

Delivery: North West
Extensions: 3 year extension may be availableVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Primavera P6 CoursesRenewal

Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals ,Advanced. Managing risk in Primavera Risk Analysis

Delivery: North West
Extensions: 3 year extension may be availableVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #8CDM CoursesRenewal

CDM Awareness, CDM for Principal Designers, CDM for Principal Contractors, CDM for clients

Delivery: North West
Extensions: 3 year extension may be availableVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Temporary Work CoursesRenewal

Site safety plus, temporary works co-ordinator and temporary works supervisor

Delivery: North West
Extensions: 3 year extension may be availableVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #10SMSTS CourseRenewal

Site Management Safety Training Scheme

Delivery: North West
Extensions: 3 year extension may be availableVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “For the provision of a Framework of Partners to deliver training and…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
6 Dec 2024, 12:15 GMT
Last source update
6 Dec 2024, 12:15 GMT
Award evaluation window
10 Jan 2025 – …
Authority reference
25-08
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-039415
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesHigher education services
Delivery area
North West (UKD1)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f9 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

How it was run

Official notice
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Appointment period ends
10 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
10 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

6 Dec 2024 → 10 Jan 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    6 Dec 2024, 12:15 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    10 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    10 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Cumbria

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation Fusehill Street, Carlisle, North West, CA1 2HHContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria