This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Dec 2018 at 10:53

Tender

23 Apr 2018 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is currently managing the "Community Learning & Skills Framework 2018-2023" procurement process, which falls under the education and training services category. The tender was published on 23rd April 2018, with submissions due by 4th May 2018. The contract, valued at £2,500,000, is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and run until 31st July 2023, focusing on providing subcontracted training services across the North West region of the United Kingdom. This open procurement process invites interested training providers to deliver essential skills training in areas not covered by existing community learning centres.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector entities with expertise in delivering accredited training and community learning courses. Businesses specialised in education and skills development, particularly those with a focus on community engagement and niche training areas, may find this contract particularly aligned with their services. Participating in this framework can enhance service offerings and establish long-term partnerships within the education sector in Cumbria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Community Learning & Skills Framework 2018-2023

Notice Description

This opportunity is advertised via The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Cumbria County Council's Community Learning and Skills are inviting submissions from training providers to deliver subcontracted provision to help us increase our provision in specific curriculum and geographic areas not covered by our own community learning centres. This provision will consist of accredited skills qualifications and community learning courses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b37ba63-1c34-4df3-9b2f-e0146efb0a34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19769475-ace9-470b-943b-0cdbd469bc3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumbria County 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 1RZ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Appleby Heritage Centre

B-Skill Ltd

Best Practice Training & Development Ltd

Carlisle College

Cumbria Training Centre

Find Your Voice

Gen II Engineering & Technology Training Ltd

Groundwork North East

Growing Well

PHX Training Ltd

PeoplePlus Group Ltd

RWP Training Limited

Sage Qualifications Ltd

Standguide Limited

UK Curriculum and Accreditation Body (UKCAB)

West Lakes Academy

barrow district disability association

nationwide energy training services ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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