221/MVT: Supplier Development Training Services Framework.

Descriptions

A framework of suitably experienced expert providers to provide supplier support and training services that will manage or support transformational supplier development activities within the Sharing Growth Schemes. Through training the suppliers shall develop the capabilities in approximately 24 Aerospace Sharing in Growth beneficiary companies to become globally cost competitive.The activity is being supported by a sharing in Growth Supplier Development Department and some of the supplier development resource will be provided internally. Successful tenderers will be expected to propose a number of suitably qualified Supplier Development Engineers(SDE) when the demand profile is confirmed and released. The demand profile may vary based on the number of beneficiaries that have been accepted onto the Sharing in Growth Programme. Based on current plans, we estimate a total requirement of 48 assignments, each lasting 12 months, requiring full time support (220 days per year). However, you should bear in mind that the actual resources required may be higher or lower and we cannot guarantee any level of work.The training provider shall provide capability that:a. is responsible for managing the communication of the SDE status to Sharing in Growth. As a minimum, this will include:i. Monthly reporting to Sharing in Growth, if required,ii. Quarterly reporting to Sharing in Growth by formal presentation required,iii. Status reporting to wider Sharing in Growth group when requested,iv. Escalation of issues to Sharing in Growth as required.b. is responsible for meeting the requirements of the Statement of Work and also the quality and integrity of the SDE work,c. provides resource (Supplier Development Engineers) that are suitably qualified and are legally allowed employment in the UK,d. complies with the Sharing in Growth Supplier Development Process wherever practicable.