Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce3-95c8-73bc-a46d-437cae85c280/cs21021-ukri-leanagile-training-and-coaching awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CS21021 UKRI LEAN/Agile Training and Coaching [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £60,000 to £461,395 Published 4 Feb 2021 Deadline Closed 18 Feb 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender \*\*\*Modification of the Contract\*\*\* Contract Variation CS21021 001 has extended the contract term from the 14th March 2022 to 14 March 2023 and has increased the total contract value by £60,000.00 excluding VAT. Contract Variation CS21021 002 has extended the contract term from the 14th March 2024 to 14 March 2024 and has increased the total contract value by £136,000.00 excluding VAT. Contract Variation CS21021 003 has extended the contract term from the 14th March 2024 to 31st March 2025 and has increased the total contract value by £150,000.00 excluding VAT Contract Variation CS21021 004 has increased the total contract value by £52,925.00 excluding VAT \*\*\* PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION \*\*\* The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 18th February 2021 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The overall ambition is to further embed a culture of Continuous Improvement across Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) a constituent part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) In order to achieve our ambition we are seeking to develop an initial cohort of 13 people from across our organisation to each deliver an improvement project. We require this cohort to become skilled in the basic tools and techniques of LEAN/Six Sigma, combined with the agile project delivery methodology to ensure pragmatic execution of CI projects with an appropriate sense of urgency (e.g. Kanban and/or Scrum). To support the cohort through their first improvement project, we require follow-on coaching throughout the improvement project lifecycle. The expected outcome as a result of the training and coaching is that each of the 13 people understand the CI / Agile processes to successfully deliver their follow-on project, resulting in an improvement gain for STFC. If deemed impactful, it will guarantee development of a cohort of CI practitioners year on year. Furthermore, ensuring we gain the buy-in of our senior leaders in this initiative is essential, therefore we additionally require a course that raises awareness of LEAN/ Six Sigma, business agility and Agile (SCRUM/Sprint) delivery methods. The objective being to: • create a common understanding and language that we use across STFC when discussing improvements; • encourage sponsorship of improvement projects across departments; and • the increased likelihood of embedding a culture of CI, empowerment of teams, distributed authority and radical transparency. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. 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