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Provision of Wave 6 and Wave 7 Skills Bootcamps

Cumberland Council

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23 Apr 2025 at 00:41

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Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Wave 6 and Wave 7 Skills Bootcamps" has been initiated by Cumberland Council, focusing on delivering vital training services in the region of Cumbria, England. This initiative is set within the services industry category, specifically targeting the enhancement of workforce skills in various sectors. As part of the open procedure method, the tender was published on 31st January 2025, with the award announced on 22nd March 2025. The contract, valued at £4,850,000, is active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, marking the completion of the tender phase, and involves multiple training organisations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services across various disciplines such as logistics, project management, sales, marketing, procurement, construction, digital, and engineering and manufacturing. By offering numerous lots, this framework allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to tap into regional growth initiatives, potentially expanding their market reach and contributing to local economic development. Participation in this framework not only supports job creation and sustainability but also allows businesses to align themselves with strategic economic priorities in Cumbria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Wave 6 and Wave 7 Skills Bootcamps

Notice Description

Enterprising Cumbria is the newly established body working to boost economic development across the county of Cumbria, supported by our two local authorities Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council. We are investing over 60 million in the Cumbrian economy by tackling barriers against sustainable growth and supporting job creation for the future prosperity of communities across Cumbria. Enterprising Cumbria will be at the forefront of activities to drive forward our regional economy, working to support the objectives of our local authorities, businesses and local people, to make sure that Cumbria is seen as a great place to live and work. Our pipeline of projects and significant investment packages are creating and safeguarding thousands of jobs, providing modern new business space and levering in millions of pounds of additional private sector investment. Description of the Project Enterprising Cumbria has been appointed by the DFE to manage the delivery of the local elements of Wave 6 Skills Bootcamps in Cumbria. Enterprising Cumbria is now seeking to appoint organisations to deliver the training for these Skills Bootcamps, within Cumbria, for the financial year of 2025/26. Subject to funding, this will also include appointing organisations to deliver training for the financial year 2026/27 - Wave 7. The estimated value for this 2 year Framework is PS4,850,000 Details of current expenditure are indicative only and the Council does not guarantee any spend against this Framework. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1 - LOGISTICS HGV Lot 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT Lot 3 - SALES, MARKETING AND PROCUREMENT Lot 4 - CONSTRUCTION Lot 5 - DIGITAL Lot 6 - ENGNEERING & MANUFACTURING Lot 7 OTHER This contract will be tendered in 7 lots. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. The contract term is a maximum of 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddcc0a4b-1d17-419e-b49c-62843203f697
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cb1730-513e-4e2e-8289-2c921b0b66b8
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,850,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,850,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland 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 1RD
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

3D 360 Limited

Clint Stamper Training Ltd

GenII Engineering & Technology Training Limited (Gen2)

I & F LIMITED

Lakes College

New Generation Training and Consultancy Limited

PHX Training Limited

Scale-Ability Ltd

Skills Fix Limited

3t Training Service

System People (Carlisle) Ltd

Tech Educators Ltd

The Construction Skills People Ltd

NCG

The Gas Rooms Limited

University of Cumbria

Further Information

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