--- title: "Cambridge City Council - Upskilling of" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22342ce5-cfd7-4825-83b8-6a6e7f67f7e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22342ce5-cfd7-4825-83b8-6a6e7f67f7e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22342ce5-cfd7-4825-83b8-6a6e7f67f7e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22342ce5-cfd7-4825-83b8-6a6e7f67f7e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-02" --- # Cambridge City Council - Upskilling of Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22342ce5-cfd7-4825-83b8-6a6e7f67f7e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22342ce5-cfd7-4825-83b8-6a6e7f67f7e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22342ce5-cfd7-4825-83b8-6a6e7f67f7e9.json) ## Summary The Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for a training contract focused on the upskilling of its workforce, specifically aimed at enhancing the skills of operatives in property maintenance. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12th March 2018. The contract, valued at £144,000, is classified under Education and training services and will be executed at the E&F depot located at 130 Cowley Road, Cambridge. The contract duration is set to start on 13th April 2018 and conclude by 31st March 2021, with the procurement method specified as an open procedure due to the contract value being below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for training organisations that specialise in occupational upskilling and apprenticeships, particularly those equipped to deliver on-site training programmes at the council's facilities. Businesses that have experience in developing tailored training plans and can utilise Apprenticeship Funding would be especially well-suited to respond. By participating in this project, organisations can not only secure a contract with a reputable local authority but also contribute to the professional growth of a local workforce, thus expanding their network and influence within the industry. ## Notice Assessment of all operatives has been completed and the outcome of the skills audit will be made available to tenderers. Successful tenderer will need to consult operatives and their manager to finalise training plan. Existing workforce comprising 40 operatives of which 22 have a lower skill set. All employees have at least one principal trade skill and all currently have varied abilities in one or more other trades. Development of a training plan for upskilling all operatives to a practical and comprehensive standard consistent with a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Property Maintenance. Delivery of all on-site training as required to achieve the overall Level 2 standard. All training is to be delivered at the E&F depot at 130 Cowley Road, Cambridge to a programme agreed with E&F service managers - designed to ensure all operatives achieve Level 2 standard within a min of 2 years and maximum of 3 years from project commencement. The appointed Training Organisation is to include for all assessors/trainers to work on site at E&F depot or other sites within Cambridge City Council boundary and to provide all toolsets required for training. Materials will be provided by the City Council from the on-site stores. Off-site training at the Training Organisations own premises will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and should not be assumed when preparing the submission. Training organisation are required to confirm proposals for use of Apprenticeship Funding to support the cost of training programmes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa35ecfb-403c-4e7b-8938-af0a1c1d7fa5 | | 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 | 2 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £144,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 3QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Market | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2018 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa35ecfb-403c-4e7b-8938-af0a1c1d7fa5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa35ecfb-403c-4e7b-8938-af0a1c1d7fa5 2nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95011f36-bc54-4a20-a7f2-93b5e17940a7 Previous tender advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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