Tender

Provision of Organisational Development, Training and Wellbeing Framework

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 16:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has initiated an open procurement process for the "Provision of Organisational Development, Training and Wellbeing Framework". This tender is part of the health and education services sector, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement is in the Tender stage and the process follows an open procedure above the threshold. The framework involves six distinct lots, covering areas such as health, safety, and wellbeing; sustainable growth and transport; social care and housing; care services; children's and families services; and professional services. The contract is valued at £3,000,000 and is set to commence on 1st April 2025, with a maximum term of 4 years. The tender period is set to close on 10th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing training and organisational development services. Businesses specialising in the provision of comprehensive training programmes, particularly those that can deliver regionally specific services while maintaining consistent quality, will find this tender particularly beneficial. The inclusion of multiple lots allows for a diverse range of service providers to participate, from SMEs to larger enterprises. The requirement for flexible training solutions that can support staff across different geographic locations and potential involvement of external partners further broadens the scope of opportunity for relevant service providers. This tender also emphasises social value, presenting an additional avenue for businesses committed to delivering community benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Organisational Development, Training and Wellbeing Framework

Notice Description

Cumberland Council employs approx. 4,500 staff. The focus of this Procurement is the Council's 4,500 workforce training requirements. There also may be a requirement for some external partners of the council to access training. Integral to this approach to procuring learning and development is the Council's intent to ensure that all staff can access high quality learning and development opportunities, but also to ensure there is job role specific training around the safe, legal and compliance requirements within Cumberland Council, and supporting recruitment and retention strategies. There will be a specific element around social value. Delivery may be at a local level to ensure accessibility, however there is an expectation that all staff will receive a consistent opportunity and quality of provision irrespective of where they are geographically located. Providers will need to operate in a flexible way to ensure access to training provision for staff based across the County. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1 - Health, Safety and Wellbeing Lot 2 - Place, Sustainable Growth and Transport Lot 3 - Adults Social Care and Housing Services Lot 4 - Care Services Lot 5 - Children's and Families Services Lot 6 - Professional Services Please see the Tender Documents for further information available via The Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ . For support using the Chest, please contact Proactis, using the Supplier Support area. For clarifications, please ensure all correspondence is via The Chest using the messages area. The contract term is a maximum of 4 years, this is based on an initial 3 year term plus 1 optional extension of up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f834b114-cbac-4c24-99bb-a33abb15588f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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