Tender

BUSINESS START-UP SUPPORT PROGRAMME - TRAINERS

CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is seeking qualified trainers to support its Business Start-Up Support Programme, with the intention to develop and deliver a comprehensive training programme across Cumbria starting from April 2019. The tender period closes on 25 March 2019, and the contract, valued at £70,000, will span until 31 December 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, targeting business services, particularly in areas related to law, marketing, consulting, education, and training services within the region of North West England.

This opportunity is ideal for SMEs and training organisations that specialise in business education and consultancy services, including those with expertise in topics such as marketing, customer service, social media, and entrepreneurial development. Participants in this tender should be prepared to cater workshops to individuals starting their own businesses or those who are in their first three years of trading, thereby fostering business growth and innovation in the Cumbria region.

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Notice Title

BUSINESS START-UP SUPPORT PROGRAMME - TRAINERS

Notice Description

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has for the past seven years run the BSUS (Business Start-Up Support) project for Cumbria. We now need to develop a training programme covering the whole of the county with the intention to start delivery from April 2019 for the next three years. As part of this we are looking to develop a framework of experienced business trainers (individual trainers and/or training organisations) across a range of topics to facilitate and present training sessions/workshops/seminars and Enterprise Events across Cumbria. The BSUS programme is delivered by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce with funding anticipated from Allerdale Borough Council, Carlisle City Council, Copeland Borough Council, Eden District Council, South Lakeland District Council and the European Regional Development Fund. Specific requirements Training/workshops delivered will need to be tailored to meet the needs of people looking to start their own businesses and young businesses in their first three years of trading. Submissions should look to cover both full and half day options and we're particularly interested in the below areas: * Start and grow your artisan food business (other sectors will be considered) * Start your business in a weekend * Marketing and tips for small businesses * Social media * Customer service * Search Engine Optimisation * Website design e.g WordPress * Pricing * Bookkeeping/record keeping/ allowable expenses * Sales * I've started my business now what? * Understanding HMRC Thought should also be given to topics which can be offered as part of our Enterprise Events - a pick & mix of 3hr trainings and 1.5hr workshops (rates of pay for these sessions are set by the Chamber and are not negotiable). Additional information: Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbiachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' to reach us by no later than 9am on Monday 25th March 2019 with the intention for successful/unsuccessful responses being sent week commencing 25th March 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4fc107-7b22-4570-8934-5e07706ada7c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Contact Name
Lesley Robinson
Contact Email
lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk
Contact Phone
0845 226 0040

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8DA
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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