UK SBS PS16230 - Facilitation Skills Training

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***CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 20/02/2017 at 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER***

ACAS seeks to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. To achieve this ACAS provides up to date information, independent advice, dispute resolution & mediation services, high quality training, and consultancy services to help employers and employees solve workplace problems and working together effectively.

ACAS are seeking a training supplier to deliver a three day course in London, Birmingham and Manchester, with the assistance of ACAS course tutors. It is anticipated that there will be 1 - 2 courses per operational year of the contract at each location

This training is fundamental to fulfilling the Strategic Aims of the current ACAS Strategy and as such is ACAS business specific. The aims are: 1. To drive sustained organisational effectiveness and productivity and improve the quality of working life across the economy through practical advice and expert support 2. To assist organisations and individuals to manage conflict and resolve disputes at work 3. To shape and inform policy thinking and practice on employment issues which contribute to fair, effective and efficient working relationships.

Additional information: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements.

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