Tender

Cambridge City Council - Upskilling of

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Mar 2018 at 12:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for a training contract focused on the upskilling of its workforce, specifically aimed at enhancing the skills of operatives in property maintenance. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12th March 2018. The contract, valued at £144,000, is classified under Education and training services and will be executed at the E&F depot located at 130 Cowley Road, Cambridge. The contract duration is set to start on 13th April 2018 and conclude by 31st March 2021, with the procurement method specified as an open procedure due to the contract value being below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training organisations that specialise in occupational upskilling and apprenticeships, particularly those equipped to deliver on-site training programmes at the council's facilities. Businesses that have experience in developing tailored training plans and can utilise Apprenticeship Funding would be especially well-suited to respond. By participating in this project, organisations can not only secure a contract with a reputable local authority but also contribute to the professional growth of a local workforce, thus expanding their network and influence within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Upskilling of

Notice Description

Assessment of all operatives has been completed and the outcome of the skills audit will be made available to tenderers. Successful tenderer will need to consult operatives and their manager to finalise training plan. Existing workforce comprising 40 operatives of which 22 have a lower skill set. All employees have at least one principal trade skill and all currently have varied abilities in one or more other trades. Development of a training plan for upskilling all operatives to a practical and comprehensive standard consistent with a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Property Maintenance. Delivery of all on-site training as required to achieve the overall Level 2 standard. All training is to be delivered at the E&F depot at 130 Cowley Road, Cambridge to a programme agreed with E&F service managers - designed to ensure all operatives achieve Level 2 standard within a min of 2 years and maximum of 3 years from project commencement. The appointed Training Organisation is to include for all assessors/trainers to work on site at E&F depot or other sites within Cambridge City Council boundary and to provide all toolsets required for training. Materials will be provided by the City Council from the on-site stores. Off-site training at the Training Organisations own premises will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and should not be assumed when preparing the submission. Training organisation are required to confirm proposals for use of Apprenticeship Funding to support the cost of training programmes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa35ecfb-403c-4e7b-8938-af0a1c1d7fa5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
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
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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