Tender

Essential Skills Training

SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Sep 2021 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The South Lakeland District Council is inviting tenders for an "Essential Skills Training" initiative aimed at enhancing the training and skills of its employees. This opportunity falls under the category of training services, with a total value of £30,000 and a procurement method classified as an open procedure. The tender is currently active, with bids due by 12 October 2021 at 1pm. The services are intended for delivery within the region of England, specifically in Kendal, where the council is based. The contract is set to commence on 1 December 2021 and will run until 30 November 2023.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for training providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a notable public sector client. Businesses that specialise in employee training and development, including customised training courses and skill enhancement programmes, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can not only boost a company's portfolio but also establish a long-term partnership with a local government authority.

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Notice Title

Essential Skills Training

Notice Description

South Lakeland District Council is seeking quotations for a suite of training courses as part of an initiative to ensure that our employees have the skills and knowledge required to undertake their roles and deliver exceptional services for our residents and visitors. All expressions of interest, clarification questions and submission must be made via the Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk). Submission deadline is 12 October at 1pm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e207ab3e-2435-444e-8619-84215b62cd53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e4f2e-0633-4a75-a91d-120efba51f18
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2023 1-2 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
SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Flowers
Contact Email
gillian.flowers@southlakeland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1539793235

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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