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Cambridge City Council - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training Provider

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2025 at 09:43

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13 Jan 2025 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council invites experienced training providers to deliver a comprehensive Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) training programme for its staff and managers. This open procedure tender, categorised under education and training services (CPV: 80000000) with additional focus on equal opportunities consultancy services (CPV: 98200000), seeks to develop essential skills and behaviours for improved customer service. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 31 January 2025, with the contract spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The project includes mandatory induction EDI courses for new recruits monthly post-July 2025, flexible delivery methods for training, and aims to foster inclusive practices across the workforce. The total value of the contract is GBP 50,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those adept at offering EDI programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability for the project. The contract requires innovative and impactful training solutions, making it an ideal opportunity for firms with a strong track record in professional development and flexible training delivery. Providers who can engage diverse learning styles through workshops, virtual sessions, and bitesize learning formats will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training Provider

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council is looking to partner with an experienced training provider to deliver a comprehensive equality, diversity and inclusive training programme for staff and managers. The training should focus on developing the skills and behaviours necessary to provide exceptional service, ensuring every customer interaction reflects professionalism, empathy and the Council's commitment to excellence. This project will include the delivery of EDI courses as part of Council's mandatory induction programme, this entails approximately a once-a-month new induction programme with an average of 5-15 new recruits a month, post July 2025. We will also require supplementary EDI support, additional training and guidance for the duration of the contract. We are open to innovative and creative suggestions that fit within this overarching framework, ensuring the programme meets the diverse needs of our workforce, and the development of practical skills, relevance, engagement and long-term impact. At the same time, we believe that the following areas would provide a strong foundation for the programme: * Understanding the principles of EDI * Recognising and challenging unconscious bias * Fostering inclusive communication * Embedding inclusive practices into everyday work life * Neurodiversity awareness The programme can be offered using a variety of flexible delivery methods - such as in person workshops, virtual sessions, and bitesize learning options that cater to a variety of learning styles and needs. These methods need to be accessible, engaging and have a measurable impact across the workforce.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f812afeb-9c39-4958-bab2-f2a79689c455
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8450c00d-0e85-47c8-bb29-5fbed52dae4d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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