Tender

Tender Opportunity: Workshops To Support Business Growth, Competitiveness & Profitability

CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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12 Jun 2017 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is seeking providers for a tender titled "Workshops To Support Business Growth, Competitiveness & Profitability." This initiative aims to deliver a range of tactical workshops tailored for SMEs in Cumbria, addressing various topics to enhance their growth and profitability. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions closing on 23 June 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2017 and run until 31 March 2018. The estimated value of the contract is between £10,000 and £20,000, classified under business services within the CPV code 79000000 for consulting and related services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in workshop facilitation, consulting, and training. Providers that can design and deliver tailored workshops in areas such as marketing, business strategy, and operational improvement would be well-suited to compete. Given the focus on supporting both ERDF-eligible and non-ERDF Cumbrian SMEs, businesses with experience in delivering targeted support to diverse sectors such as retail, agriculture, and the visitor economy will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Moreover, firms able to collaboratively engage with local growth hubs to enhance workshop participation will position themselves favourably in this competitive process.

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Notice Title

Tender Opportunity: Workshops To Support Business Growth, Competitiveness & Profitability

Notice Description

Background and aims We have a need to procure a pool of providers to deliver tactical workshops to Cumbrian SMEs as part of intensive business support programmes aimed at enhancing their growth, competitiveness and profitability. We are looking, within the pool, for a range of topics and for providers to facilitate and present half and full day workshops across Cumbria in line with client needs and interests. Proposals are welcome from individuals and from organisations. Specific requirements A range of tactical workshops, tailored to suit the needs of Cumbrian SMEs, to be offered as part of intensive support to: * ERDF eligible businesses (in essence most B2B SMEs) through the ERDF Growth Hub project * Non ERDF eligible businesses through the Cumbria LEP growth hub service and Growth Hub provision funded by local authorities (primarily retail, consumer services, agriculture, visitor economy and nuclear) Note: there are also opportunities to work with the Chamber on its commercial offer, Chamber Business Solutions, which we may approach you separately about. You will be required to: * Design and deliver your workshop(s) and any supporting materials, branded in line with Chamber/Growth Hub, ERDF and other funder requirements, to be delivered in suitable venues anywhere in the county * Ensure clients participating in the workshops fully and correctly complete all relevant project paperwork * Work with the Growth Hub to generate interest in attending the workshops and engage businesses in signing up to support * Ensure a highly professional service which meets the needs of participants and partners and contributes to the projects' overall targets. Topics, locations and timings will be in line with identified client needs and interests. Venue and refreshment costs will normally be arranged and paid for by the Growth Hub. If your proposal includes venue and refreshments please make this clear and explain your reasoning. Content of submission Your submission should cover as a minimum: * Title, brief description, outline of content and any target audience of the workshop(s) being offered, rationale, proposed outcomes * Description of your delivery methodology * Demonstration of sufficient, suitably experienced/qualified staff resources, including CVs for all staff involved in the management and delivery of the workshops * Track record and relevant experience including examples of similar work and at least two relevant referees * Pricing, what it includes and the number of participants which could be accommodated per workshop * An outline of any other contracts you have which may impact on your ability to deliver these workshops, and how this will be managed Topics and locations in line with identified client needs and interests.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf59c431-f55a-4062-8631-baefaf1fe0a5
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
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
CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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