--- title: "Provision of Organisational Development, Training and Wellbeing Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d7794a7-bdc5-48d6-9f6a-b1b72f2c7870" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d7794a7-bdc5-48d6-9f6a-b1b72f2c7870" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d7794a7-bdc5-48d6-9f6a-b1b72f2c7870.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d7794a7-bdc5-48d6-9f6a-b1b72f2c7870.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-10" --- # Provision of Organisational Development, Training and Wellbeing Framework Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d7794a7-bdc5-48d6-9f6a-b1b72f2c7870 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d7794a7-bdc5-48d6-9f6a-b1b72f2c7870) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d7794a7-bdc5-48d6-9f6a-b1b72f2c7870.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council has initiated an open procurement process for the "Provision of Organisational Development, Training and Wellbeing Framework". This tender is part of the health and education services sector, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement is in the Tender stage and the process follows an open procedure above the threshold. The framework involves six distinct lots, covering areas such as health, safety, and wellbeing; sustainable growth and transport; social care and housing; care services; children's and families services; and professional services. The contract is valued at £3,000,000 and is set to commence on 1st April 2025, with a maximum term of 4 years. The tender period is set to close on 10th February 2025. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing training and organisational development services. Businesses specialising in the provision of comprehensive training programmes, particularly those that can deliver regionally specific services while maintaining consistent quality, will find this tender particularly beneficial. The inclusion of multiple lots allows for a diverse range of service providers to participate, from SMEs to larger enterprises. The requirement for flexible training solutions that can support staff across different geographic locations and potential involvement of external partners further broadens the scope of opportunity for relevant service providers. This tender also emphasises social value, presenting an additional avenue for businesses committed to delivering community benefits. ## Notice Cumberland Council employs approx. 4,500 staff. The focus of this Procurement is the Council's 4,500 workforce training requirements. There also may be a requirement for some external partners of the council to access training. Integral to this approach to procuring learning and development is the Council's intent to ensure that all staff can access high quality learning and development opportunities, but also to ensure there is job role specific training around the safe, legal and compliance requirements within Cumberland Council, and supporting recruitment and retention strategies. There will be a specific element around social value. Delivery may be at a local level to ensure accessibility, however there is an expectation that all staff will receive a consistent opportunity and quality of provision irrespective of where they are geographically located. Providers will need to operate in a flexible way to ensure access to training provision for staff based across the County. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1 - Health, Safety and Wellbeing Lot 2 - Place, Sustainable Growth and Transport Lot 3 - Adults Social Care and Housing Services Lot 4 - Care Services Lot 5 - Children's and Families Services Lot 6 - Professional Services Please see the Tender Documents for further information available via The Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ . For support using the Chest, please contact Proactis, using the Supplier Support area. For clarifications, please ensure all correspondence is via The Chest using the messages area. The contract term is a maximum of 4 years, this is based on an initial 3 year term plus 1 optional extension of up to 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f834b114-cbac-4c24-99bb-a33abb15588f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2025 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f834b114-cbac-4c24-99bb-a33abb15588f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f834b114-cbac-4c24-99bb-a33abb15588f 10th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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