Learning and Development

Contracts will replace the existing RM1568 Civil Service Learning, intention is that the delivery of the contracting agreements will be split into two phases.

The first phase of the procurement will deliver CSL’s core offer of a curriculum which is commonly required across government. This phase will procure delivery partners for CSL in two distinct packets – one for the Senior Civil Service (about 4,000 civil servants) and one for the broader Civil Service (about 440,000 civil servants).

Procurement of the first phase is expected to begin within around 2 weeks by the release of an OJEU Contract Notice.

The second phase of the procurement will deliver solutions for requirements outside the common curriculum. This could include, for example, publicly available courses, bespoke and niche requirements and qualifications. These will be designed to meet the needs of the Civil Service and will also be available for the wider public sector.

For the second phase, CSL and CCS intend to engage with the market to help shape the procurement strategy. They plan to host an industry day in September / October 2015, as well as hold meetings with prospective providers to ensure a contracting solution that is fit for purpose. Given the size and complexity of the Civil Service, CSL and CCS are keen to hear from a range of suppliers, including groups of economic operators.

The procurement of the second phase of the requirement is likely to begin in Autumn by the release of an OJEU Contract Notice.

It is possible that at least some of the phase 1 offering may be sourced in-house or within Central Government rather than in a public procurement process. The purpose of this PIN is to: — Give advance notice that CSL working in partnership with CCS, is intending to undertake tendering exercises to set up new contracting vehicles to service Central Government and wider public sector organisations for learning development requirements. — Gauge the market interest by identifying suppliers who would like to participate in an industry day for phase 2 bespoke, niche requirements and qualifications. The purpose of this day is to explain the business requirement and procurement strategy options in more detail. It will provide an opportunity for suppliers to engage, ask questions, seek feedback, and input into the contracting strategy. If you would like to express an interest in attending, please email the address below including the subject line: ‘INDUSTRY DAY', providing your contact details (name, title, company name, company address, direct contact number, email address), and contact details of any other attendee you wish to include to: L&[email protected] Deadline for responses to be included in the industry day is 6pm on Friday 4 September 2015. Please note there is a maximum number of 2 attendees per organisation. If you are unable to attend this event, but still wish to engage with CCS on the project, please email L&[email protected]