Tender

THREE DAY BUSINESS START-UP TRAINING - BARROW, CARLISLE, KENDAL, PENRITH & WORKINGTON/WHITEHAVEN

CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is inviting tenders for a project titled "THREE DAY BUSINESS START-UP TRAINING" aimed at supporting new and young businesses in Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith, and Workington/Whitehaven. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is in the planning stage. The tender period ends on 25th March 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2019, with a duration extending until 31st March 2022. The total value of the contract is estimated between £100,000 and £150,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in business training and development, particularly those focusing on entrepreneurship and small business support. By leveraging their expertise in areas such as business planning, marketing, and bookkeeping, providers can contribute to the growth of new businesses within Cumbria, enhancing local economic activity. Companies looking to engage in this tender should have the capacity to design and deliver comprehensive training courses, ensuring alignment with the requirements set forth by the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and associated funders.

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Notice Title

THREE DAY BUSINESS START-UP TRAINING - BARROW, CARLISLE, KENDAL, PENRITH & WORKINGTON/WHITEHAVEN

Notice Description

Background and aims Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has for the past seven years run the BSUS (Business Start-Up Support) project for Cumbria. We now require delivery of our three day start-up course in Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith & Workington/Whitehaven looking at an April 2019 start for the next three years. This course will operate as part of the wider start-up project, supporting start-up activity throughout Cumbria for new and young businesses in their first three years of trading. 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 Our requirement is for an individual on a self-employed basis or an organisation to deliver a series of 3 day start-up courses, with each course covering as a minimum: * Business planning, sustainability and self-employment issues * Marketing, social media, promotion, sales and pricing * Bookkeeping, business banking and credit control The first course in each area would need to be delivered during April 2019 with further courses approximately bi-monthly depending on demand until the end of the project which is expected to be March 2022. You will be required to: * Design and deliver the course and provide any course materials, branded in line with Chamber and ERDF requirements * Ensure clients participating in the courses fully complete all relevant paperwork * Work with the Chamber to generate interest in attending the courses and engage people in signing up for support * Where appropriate to client needs refer into the wider support offer 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. Clarifications: Q: May I please clarify that: bi-monthly means once every two months (i.e. eighteen workshops over three years) and not the rare, but possible meaning of twice a month; and contact details for referees, rather than references, are required at this stage. A: Yes bi-monthly is every 2 months and contact details for referees please rather than full references.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856f7dab-70ce-47a1-b07c-d9d465372db6
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 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
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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

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