Tender

TNA Advisers

CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "TNA Advisers" is being conducted by the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, focused on providing engagement and advisory services for the Cumbria Business Growth Hub. This opportunity falls within the business services and education and training services industry categories, specifically aimed at encouraging workforce development among local businesses in Cumbria. The procurement method is open, and bids must be submitted by 17 March 2017. The project is funded by the European Social Fund and is expected to run until approximately March 2018, with a contract value of £70,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, workforce development, training services, and related sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project seeks subcontracted advisers to engage with businesses, conduct training needs analyses, and promote training and apprenticeship opportunities. Companies with expertise in facilitating workforce development and training programmes would be well-positioned to take advantage of this contract.

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Notice Title

TNA Advisers

Notice Description

Opportunity to provide engagement and advice services for Cumbria Business Growth Hub This opportunity is issued by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce in relation to engaging businesses in developing their workforce and to undertaking training needs analyses. Note: If you are on our existing adviser frameworks you need not reapply to work on this activity - your work on this activity is covered by the procurement already undertaken. This procure is for additional advisers to work on this project only. Background The ESF Employees Support in Skills initiative is aimed at encouraging businesses throughout Cumbria to consider workforce development as part of their plans, and in particular growth plans, providing free training and encouraging businesses to offer apprenticeships. It is delivered by a partnership led by Carlisle College. As part of this Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, through the Growth Hub, is tasked with engaging with businesses, undertaking training needs analyses and promoting take-up of training and apprenticeships, as well as providing an impartial brokerage service between businesses and providers. Specific requirements We therefore have a requirement for subcontracted advisers to: * engage businesses * carry out training needs analyses * promote the project offer and encourage take up of training and apprenticeships * make clients aware of the wider support on offer and refer them into this * ensure that project paperwork is fully and correctly completed, including required signatures, and provided to the Growth Hub in a timely manner Advisers may make their own client appointments and/or undertake appointments made for them by the Growth Hub. Timescales The project is now operating and is expected to run until approximately March 2018. Note that there will be no commitment to a particular number of hours under the contract, either in total or in any given period. Project Funding The project is receiving up to PS8.5m of funding from the European Social Fund as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. The Department for Work and Pensions (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for the England European Social Fund programme. Established by the European Union, the European Social Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support skills development, employment and job creation, social inclusion and local community regenerations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21c8c44a-2420-4ca3-affc-bd2634f82113
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
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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
CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Contact Name
Rob Johnston
Contact Email
rob@cumbriachamber.co.uk
Contact Phone
0845 226 0040

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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