Tender

Cambridgeshire Forest Schools training

LGSS

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24 May 2018 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is currently seeking a provider for the "Cambridgeshire Forest Schools training" initiative, which aims to enhance outdoor learning opportunities for children in Cambridgeshire schools and early years settings. This procurement falls under the Adult and Other Education Services category and is part of an open procurement process, with a total value of £40,000. Interested parties can submit their expressions of interest until 26 June 2018. The training programme is expected to commence on 1 September 2018 and run until 31 August 2021, specifically targeting the East of England region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers specialised in education, particularly those with experience in outdoor education and accredited Forest School training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the council seeks innovative and competitive partnerships that can deliver high-quality training. Providers with creative ideas for a long-term collaboration and a focus on building an infrastructure of qualified practitioners will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire Forest Schools training

Notice Description

As part of its vision to provide all children in Cambridgeshire schools and early years settings with access to high quality outdoor learning opportunities, Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking to work in partnership with a provider or providers of accredited Forest School training and qualifications. The Council is looking to put in place a partnership with schools and early years and childcare providers to build an infrastructure of qualified teachers and practitioners over a three- to five-year period. A key element of this will be a countywide programme of training to create a cohort of confident forest schools practitioners, qualified to different levels. Expressions of interest are invited from experienced and innovative training providers offering suitable accreditation who can offer competitive and creative ideas for a long-term partnership. Training will be taken up and paid for by individuals, providers and schools, and this agreement will not be directly funded by the County Council. Additional information: Interested providers should register at https://procontract.due-north.com and search for contract reference DN231663.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1528ef0d-5894-4750-bec8-b243f7c84a87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3d4750-2f79-4d31-9031-06ff73ce7359
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LGSS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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