Provision of Project Leadership Programme (PLP) - re procurement

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  "description": "The purpose of this PIN is to give notice that the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) is intending to undertake a tendering exercise from the end of May 2025 to set up a new contract for the delivery of the Project Leadership Programme, and to advise potential market suppliers of a forthcoming supplier day which is taking place ahead of the formal procurement process. \nThe purpose of the day is to explain the business, learning requirements, context of HM Governments work on building project and programme delivery professional capability.  It will explain the proposed procurement strategy and process \nIt will give suppliers the opportunity to ask questions, seek feedback, explore the scope for innovation and change and understand the contracting approach. \nThe supplier event will be held virtually on 29 April 2025. To register interest in attending the day please  plp@ipa.gov.uk\nThis Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Learning and Training Services industry.\nThe tender will be run through Crown Commercial Service\u2019s (CCS) Learning and Training Services RM6219 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). For suppliers interested in participating in the upcoming competition and are not currently registered on the DPS please see the following instructions:\nTo find out how to become a supplier on this commercial agreement, download the \u2018Bid pack\u2019 and read the \u0027RM6219 Quick supplier guide - How to apply\u0027 on this link below: \nhttps://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6219?nav=0\nTo apply or update your responses click \u0027Access as a supplier\u0027 on the link above to login/register. Registration is free and there is no limit on the number of suppliers who can join this DPS Marketplace\nCrown Commercial Service (CCS) will use an eSourcing system for this competition and reserves the right to use an electronic auction. The eSourcing system we will use is [https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk].\nPlease 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.\nThe Cyber Essentials scheme is mandatory for Central Government Contracts which involve handling personal information and providing certain ICT products and services. The Government is taking steps to further reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when properly implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet.\nTo participate in this procurement, bidders will be required to demonstrate that they are Cyber Essentials Plus certified for the services under and in connection with the procurement.\nPlease note that the Carbon Net Zero Team cannot advise on CRP compliance to bidders in a live procurement. For further guidance on \u2018producing your carbon reduction plan\u2019 please follow this link:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ppn-0621-carbon-reduction-plan-creation-and-training-tickets-224041864247\nThe service that arise from this framework will involve the supplier holding material that has been assigned a protective marking under the Government Security Classifications Scheme (April 2014) of OFFICIAL/SENSITIVE. Bidders will be required to implement their solution in accordance with the Learning and Training Services RM6219 Schedule, \u201cSecurity Requirement and Plan\u201d, to meet Learning and Training Services RM6219 requirements. This will be released at the ITT stage.",
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    "description": "Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the Provision of Project Leadership Programme (PLP) - Re-procurement.\nThe HM Treasury represented by the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) (formerly the Infrastructure and Projects Authority- IPA) (the \u201cAuthority\u201d) is seeking to establish a Contract for the continued provision of the Project Leadership Programme.",
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        "description": "Provision of Project Leadership Programme (PLP)\nIt is of critical importance to NISTA is build project delivery capability through enhancing project leadership. \nTo do this NISTA has established two key project leadership development programmes, one of which is the Project Leadership Programme (PLP). \nLaunched in 2015 PLP, is aimed at leaders who hold key delivery roles in large and significant Government projects. The programme is currently delivered by a consortium led by Cranfield University School of Management.\nThe programme has enrolled since its inception over 2700 leaders from across 30 different government departments and bodies and delivers 6 cohorts a year of between 30 \u2014 50 participants per cohort. \nPLP is based on three key leadership competencies: leadership of self, commercial leadership and technical leadership. Its content combines expert academic theory with practical hands-on learning. Its format currently includes 4 residential modules, mandatory and elective classes, coaching and online tools such as bespoke 360\u00ba feedback and a participant information portal. \nThe current contract expires in December 2025 and it is the intention of NISTA to re-procure the programme. This PIN does not however constitute a commitment by NISTA to commit to any procurement activity or award a contract but is to alert the market to some market engagement activity. The estimated value in this notice is subject to the final requirements identified so constitutes a guide only.",
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