EMSCU is acting on behalf of the Contracting Authority to undertake a compliant EU tender exercise using the light touch regime under Schedule 3 (Open Procedure) of the Public Contract Regulations (2015) to establish a national framework agreement for IT Training Programme. The Framework Consists of three Lots:
Lot 1 Technical Courses
Lot 2 Non Technical Courses
Lot 3 Bespoke / Custom Courses. Bidders that have been awarded either Lots 1 or 2 will also be awarded Lot 3 if they have the ability to provide (Not Scored)

Lot 1 Technical
This Lot will cover the provision of "off the shelf" solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals of a technical nature. Typical activities required under this Lot include, but are not restricted to the attached course list.
Technical training could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.

Lot 2 Non-Technical
This Lot will cover the provision of "off the shelf" solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals of a non-technical nature which includes business and soft skills. Typical activities required under this Lot include, but are not restricted to the attached course list.
Non-technical training could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.

Lot 3 Custom / Bespoke
**Please Note: Can only be awarded to a Supplier that has been awarded at least one lot (1 or 2).Users of Lot 3 will only be able to conduct Mini Competition (No Direct Award)**
This Lot will cover the provision of bespoke/custom solutions and specialist education and training for IT professionals. This is expected to be for softer skills. However, could include technical and non-technical business skills. Typical topic areas required under this Lot include, but are not restricted to:
• Commercial awareness
• Emotional Intelligence
• Finance for non-financial managers
• IT Market trends
• Leadership Skills
• Management Skills
• Managing conflict
• Stakeholder relationships
• Negotiating and influencing
• Talent development
Bespoke/custom could include blended learning offerings, e.g. e-learning, remote access, classroom, on site.
** Documents for this procurement will be made available from 12th April 2019**