Learning and Development
DWP operates a number of framework agreements for the supply of learning and development services for its own staff. There are also several contracts in place for the provision of specialist services.
The Learning and Development (L&D) Team lets and manages all requirements related to the frameworks.
Where a requirement is not covered by the Frameworks, or other existing contracts, the L&D Team carry out a procurement exercise to meet the requirement.
The L&D team is based in London.. The team leader and main contact point is Celia Harrington, 0207 391 1891.
Frameworks
Scope:The DWP L&D Framework has been the primary sourcing route for L&D requirements since it was let in April 2004. As each specific piece of work arises, the organisations offering services in that area are asked to submit a detailed tender for evaluation and a successful tender is then selected.
Contract period:
April 2004 until March 2008.
Contact:
Celia Harrington, 0207 391 1891.
Future Sourcing Strategy
DWP will not be re-letting the L&D Framework.
An Office of Government Commerce Buying Solutions (OGCbs) Catalist Framework covering L&D and E-Learning is currently being let to commence from July 2008 as a pan-Government resource. Following detailed consultation and analysis of customer needs and future L&D requirements within DWP, a decision has been made to use the OGCbs Framework as the sourcing route for DWP external L&D requirements with effect from July 2008. DWP are working with OGCbs on letting this Framework.
The OGCbs L&D Framework will consist of the following lots:
- Basic Skills
- Communications and Marketing
- Customer Service
- Diversity & Equal Opportunities
- E-learning
- Facilities Management
- Finance
- Forensic
- Health and Welfare
- Human Resources
- Information and Records Management
- Information Technology
- Investors in People
- Languages
- Legal
- Management and Leadership
- Organisational Development
- Policy Skills
- Procurement
- Programme and Project Management
- Research and Development
- Security
- Social Awareness
- Specialist Services
- Vocational Training
- Working with Ministers
Note: This is a pan-Government framework and not all lots are applicable to DWP.
The closing date for completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaires has now been reached. Further updates will be published as appropriate.
Contract period:
July 2008 until June 2011
Contact:
Celia Harrington, 020 7391 1891