--- title: "BUSINESS START-UP TRAINING COURSE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d238f93-b166-4445-b43f-bdc369e99e84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d238f93-b166-4445-b43f-bdc369e99e84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d238f93-b166-4445-b43f-bdc369e99e84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d238f93-b166-4445-b43f-bdc369e99e84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" published: "2023-08-14" --- # BUSINESS START-UP TRAINING COURSE Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d238f93-b166-4445-b43f-bdc369e99e84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d238f93-b166-4445-b43f-bdc369e99e84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d238f93-b166-4445-b43f-bdc369e99e84.json) ## Summary The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has issued a tender for a "BUSINESS START-UP TRAINING COURSE" project, scheduled to run until 31st March 2025. The procurement process is in the "Open procedure" stage with a tender closing on 15th September 2023. The contract period for the delivery of the course will be from 1st October 2023 to 31st March 2025. The procurement is classified under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security" and "Education and training services". The course will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing start-up training courses to engage with the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to bid for this contract. The successful bidder will be expected to demonstrate the capability, capacity, and experience to deliver the specified start-up courses, tailored to meet the needs of start-up businesses in Cumbria. Considering both online and in-person delivery methods, interested businesses are required to submit their bids by 15th September 2023, with responses planned to be sent out by the week commencing 25th September 2023. ## Notice Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has for over the past ten years run the BSUS (Business Start-Up Support) project for Cumbria. We are now looking to refresh and expand delivery of our start-up course which will run until 31st March 2025. This course will operate as part of wider start-up projects, supporting start-up activity throughout Cumbria for new and young businesses, including potentially activity funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund and/or other funders. Our requirement is for an individual(s) on a self-employed basis or an organisation to deliver a series of start-up courses, with each course covering as a minimum: * Why consider self-employment (pros & cons) * How and why to turn a hobby into a business * Premises v home working * Employing people * Business planning & financial forecasting * Marketing, digital marketing, social media, promotion, sales and pricing * Bookkeeping, record keeping, business banking and credit control * Running a sustainable and ethical business * Relevant legislations and insurances We will consider both in-person and online delivery or a mix of both. You will be required to: * Design and deliver the course and provide any course materials, branded in line with Chamber/CBGH and UKSPF or other funder requirements * Ensure clients participating in the courses fully complete all relevant paperwork * Work with the Chamber's business support team to generate interest in attending the courses and engage people in signing up for support * Where appropriate to client needs refer into the wider support offer Your submission should cover as a minimum: * Demonstration of the capability, capacity and experience to carry out these activities * Details of who will deliver the courses, clearly describing their relevant skills, knowledge and experience - please include a CV(s) * An outline of course structure and content including length of delivery and number of days * Your approach to tailoring of delivery, within the generic courses, to specific client needs (for example addressing disability issues) * Demonstration of understanding the needs of start-up businesses in your chosen area(s) * Fee per course (to cover your time including all presentation and course materials but not the venue or any refreshments which will be arranged separately by the Chamber) ). If you wish to bid also for this please show this element separately. * Areas of the county you wish to be considered for (if in-person delivery) * Two relevant references Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed - Start-Up course delivery' to reach us by no later than 12noon on Friday 15th September 2023 with the intention for successful/unsuccessful responses being sent week commencing 25th September 2023. Additional information: Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed - Start-Up course delivery' to reach us by no later than 12noon on Friday 15th September 2023 with the intention for successful/unsuccessful responses being sent week commencing 25th September 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29dac38-c6ec-41bd-ae0b-c8068be1897b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 14 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,000 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2023 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29dac38-c6ec-41bd-ae0b-c8068be1897b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29dac38-c6ec-41bd-ae0b-c8068be1897b 14th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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