--- title: "WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH, COMPETITIVENESS & PROFITABILITY" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1668c121-8873-42e4-b7fd-8cd48aa4e170" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1668c121-8873-42e4-b7fd-8cd48aa4e170" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1668c121-8873-42e4-b7fd-8cd48aa4e170.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1668c121-8873-42e4-b7fd-8cd48aa4e170.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" published: "2018-06-26" --- # WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH, COMPETITIVENESS & PROFITABILITY Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1668c121-8873-42e4-b7fd-8cd48aa4e170 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1668c121-8873-42e4-b7fd-8cd48aa4e170) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1668c121-8873-42e4-b7fd-8cd48aa4e170.json) ## Summary The Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce is procuring workshops aimed at enhancing the growth, competitiveness, and profitability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cumbria. The tender, titled "WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH, COMPETITIVENESS & PROFITABILITY," is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 26th June 2018. The procurement category falls under business services and the open procedure is set to close on 13th July 2018. The successful contractors will be required to design and deliver workshop content in various locations across the North West of England, with contract delivery commencing from 1st August 2018 until 31st December 2018. The minimum value of the contract is £10,000, with a total budget of £20,000 available for this initiative. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in business consultancy, training services, and workshop facilitation, especially those with expertise in themes relevant to SMEs in the region, such as marketing, management skills, and digital strategies. Providers looking to engage with local businesses or those with experience in supporting ERDF eligible and other local authority funded projects will find this tender particularly suitable. By participating in this initiative, businesses can not only contribute to the development of the Cumbrian economy but also expand their own portfolio and client base through effective workshop delivery and tailored support. ## Notice Background and aims We have a need to procure a pool of providers to deliver tactical workshops to Cumbrian SMEs as part of intensive business support programmes aimed at enhancing their growth, competitiveness and profitability. We are looking, within the pool, for specific topics and for providers to facilitate and present half and full day workshops across Cumbria in line with client needs and interests. Proposals are welcome from individuals and from organisations. Specific requirements Subject specific workshops, tailored to suit the needs of Cumbrian SMEs, to be offered as part of intensive support to: * ERDF eligible businesses (in essence most B2B SMEs) through the ERDF Growth Hub project * Non ERDF eligible businesses through the Growth Hub provision funded by local authorities (primarily retail, consumer services, agriculture, visitor economy and nuclear) Topics * Data protection * Food photography and/or styling * Speech/presentation writing * Budget management * Negotiation skills * Coaching/Mentoring * Creative problem solving * Analytical/strategic thinking * Broadcast media training * Document control (specifically for Supply Chain) * Exploring whether international trade is right for the business * Networking * Online reputation * Optimising websites for lead generation * Social media content * Cyber security essentials * Appraisals/performance management * Contract management * Influencing/motivating * Introduction to company accounts * First line management * Preparing quality plans * Evaluation and developing quality assurance systems * Risk/resilience management * Change management * Business analytics * Business writing * Delegation skills * Employee engagement * Writing SOPs * Senior management skills * Women in leadership Note: there are also opportunities to work with the Chamber on its commercial offer, Chamber Business Solutions, which we may approach you separately about. You will be required to: * Design and deliver your workshop(s) and any supporting materials, branded in line with Chamber/Growth Hub, ERDF and other funder requirements, to be delivered in suitable venues anywhere in the county * Ensure clients participating in the workshops fully and correctly complete all relevant project paperwork * Work with the Growth Hub to generate interest in attending the workshops and engage businesses in signing up to support * Ensure a highly professional service which meets the needs of participants and partners and contributes to the projects' overall targets. Topics, locations and timings will be in line with identified client needs and interests. Venue and refreshment costs will normally be arranged and paid for by the Growth Hub. If your proposal includes venue and refreshments please make this clear and explain your reasoning. Content of submission Your submission should cover as a minimum: * Title, brief description, outline of content and any target audience of the workshop(s) being offered, rationale, proposed o ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef9b7cd-5d9e-4658-96bc-5e186d96b716 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA3 8DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 26 Jun 2018 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef9b7cd-5d9e-4658-96bc-5e186d96b716 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef9b7cd-5d9e-4658-96bc-5e186d96b716 26th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c68b4807-6d33-4d49-956b-ce1d9327ea0d Tender Brief ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk/news/16311-tender-brief-deliver-workshops-to-cumbria-smes ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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