Future opportunity

Suite of Diversity and Inclusion Training

  • Welsh Government

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-009224

Published 29 April 2021, 9:05am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Welsh Government

Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park

Cardiff

CF10 3NQ

Email

catherine.evans@gov.wales

Telephone

+44 3000257095

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL - Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://wales.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Suite of Diversity and Inclusion Training

Reference number

C261/2020/2021

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The contract relates to the appointment of supplier(s) to design and/or deliver diversity and inclusion training for Board members, all those involved in public appointment recruitment campaigns and for individuals from under-represented groups who are interested in obtaining a public appointment. There are 5 lots, and each lot listed below will be appointed to a single supplier (or main supplier from a successful consortium bid) to deliver the work outlined within this specification.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £152,500

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Diversity and Inclusion Training

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Training for all those involved in public appointment recruitment campaigns, including, but not limited to Chairs, Board Members, Senior Independent Panel Members and some members of the Senior Civil Service

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Near Ready Leadership Programme

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

A Near Ready Leadership Programme for disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic communities. This will be aimed at people from these groups who already have leadership experience and would like to become a board member on a public body in Wales. The client will invite people from these groups to apply for a place on this course.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Fair Recruitment Practices

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Training for all those involved in public appointment recruitment campaigns, including, but not limited to Chairs, Board Members, Senior Independent Panel Members and some members of the Senior Civil Service.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Public Leaders of the Future Programme

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

A Public Leaders of the Future Programme for disabled and ethnic minority individuals. The intention is to include other under-represented groups, such as LGBT+ in the future. The programme will focus on helping people to develop the skills and experience needed to move towards the goal of achieving a board position on a public body. The client will invite people from these groups to apply for a place on this programme.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Board Member Induction Training

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80420000 - E-learning services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80570000 - Personal development training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Induction Training for new Board Members of non-health public bodies (there is a separate induction programme for health appointees), which will include a section on diversity & inclusion.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

28 May 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Please note there will be an event held for this opportunity.

This will be an Open briefing for bidders - details as follows:

11 May 2021 at 11.30am - 13:30pm via Microsoft Teams. Up to 2 individuals per company. RSVP – cath.evans@gov.wales or Lauren.goulder@gov.wales by 7 May 2021.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=110175.

(WA Ref:110175)