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TENDER OPPORTUNITY: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE PILOT PROCUREMENT

CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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04 Apr 2022 at 08:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, which is seeking bids for the "Workforce Development Service Pilot Procurement". This opportunity falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, as well as education and training services. The tender is currently in the open stage and was published on 4th April 2022. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by 9 am on 22nd April 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1st May 2022 and run until 30th June 2023. The delivery is expected to take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the budget for this procurement is between £1,000 and £20,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs with experience in workforce development and training services. Companies that specialise in conducting Training Needs Analyses and can offer tailored training plans are well-suited for this procurement. Additionally, businesses that have established connections with training providers and can facilitate effective training solutions for SMEs in Cumbria may find this tender especially advantageous. By participating, vendors can contribute to enhancing the skills of the local workforce while growing their market presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TENDER OPPORTUNITY: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE PILOT PROCUREMENT

Notice Description

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has for over the last ten years ran business support activity through Cumbria Business Growth Hub. Cumbria Business Growth Hub now has a need to strengthen its existing offering by adding a Workforce Development (WFD) Service Pilot offer to our current suite of activities. The intention behind this pilot is to trial provision of a service which will support Cumbrian SMEs to review their skills needs and access relevant training more effectively. Support will be offered to established businesses as well as start-ups through Cumbria Business Growth Hub and our Business Start-Up Support programme. We're looking for someone who can deliver an experienced, knowledgeable and impartial WFD service including: * Working with SMEs to undertake Training Needs Analyses, produce training plans and budgets and, ideally, embed this learning in the business * Helping businesses to identify and source relevant training and development, which may be funded or paid for, engaging with the Skills Hub and wider providers * Bringing together groups of businesses to enable sufficient cohort sizes delivery/cost effective delivery, and where appropriate arrange bespoke delivery * Engaging with training providers to ensure their own awareness and understanding of the options available * Supporting activities to raise the awareness and understanding of training options in the business community * Any other relevant WFD related activities which emerge as the pilot develops Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' Additional information: Submissions must be submitted by email to Lesley Robinson, Business Support Manager Manager, lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk by no later than 9am on 22nd April 2022. Any tender received after the deadline will not be scored.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d10b44-cdcb-4995-abf5-ec3e69b0df4f
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 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
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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