--- title: "BUSINESS START-UP SUPPORT PROGRAMME - TRAINERS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-555af2fd-21dc-4b84-88a2-d7e8c7cf2af2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-555af2fd-21dc-4b84-88a2-d7e8c7cf2af2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-555af2fd-21dc-4b84-88a2-d7e8c7cf2af2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-555af2fd-21dc-4b84-88a2-d7e8c7cf2af2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" published: "2019-02-27" --- # BUSINESS START-UP SUPPORT PROGRAMME - TRAINERS Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-555af2fd-21dc-4b84-88a2-d7e8c7cf2af2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-555af2fd-21dc-4b84-88a2-d7e8c7cf2af2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-555af2fd-21dc-4b84-88a2-d7e8c7cf2af2.json) ## Summary The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is seeking qualified trainers to support its Business Start-Up Support Programme, with the intention to develop and deliver a comprehensive training programme across Cumbria starting from April 2019. The tender period closes on 25 March 2019, and the contract, valued at £70,000, will span until 31 December 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, targeting business services, particularly in areas related to law, marketing, consulting, education, and training services within the region of North West England. This opportunity is ideal for SMEs and training organisations that specialise in business education and consultancy services, including those with expertise in topics such as marketing, customer service, social media, and entrepreneurial development. Participants in this tender should be prepared to cater workshops to individuals starting their own businesses or those who are in their first three years of trading, thereby fostering business growth and innovation in the Cumbria region. ## Notice Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has for the past seven years run the BSUS (Business Start-Up Support) project for Cumbria. We now need to develop a training programme covering the whole of the county with the intention to start delivery from April 2019 for the next three years. As part of this we are looking to develop a framework of experienced business trainers (individual trainers and/or training organisations) across a range of topics to facilitate and present training sessions/workshops/seminars and Enterprise Events across Cumbria. The BSUS programme is delivered by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce with funding anticipated from Allerdale Borough Council, Carlisle City Council, Copeland Borough Council, Eden District Council, South Lakeland District Council and the European Regional Development Fund. Specific requirements Training/workshops delivered will need to be tailored to meet the needs of people looking to start their own businesses and young businesses in their first three years of trading. Submissions should look to cover both full and half day options and we're particularly interested in the below areas: * Start and grow your artisan food business (other sectors will be considered) * Start your business in a weekend * Marketing and tips for small businesses * Social media * Customer service * Search Engine Optimisation * Website design e.g WordPress * Pricing * Bookkeeping/record keeping/ allowable expenses * Sales * I've started my business now what? * Understanding HMRC Thought should also be given to topics which can be offered as part of our Enterprise Events - a pick & mix of 3hr trainings and 1.5hr workshops (rates of pay for these sessions are set by the Chamber and are not negotiable). Additional information: Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbiachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' to reach us by no later than 9am on Monday 25th March 2019 with the intention for successful/unsuccessful responses being sent week commencing 25th March 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4fc107-7b22-4570-8934-5e07706ada7c | | 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 | 27 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 - 27 Feb 2019 at 11:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4fc107-7b22-4570-8934-5e07706ada7c - 27 Feb 2019 at 09:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4fc107-7b22-4570-8934-5e07706ada7c - 27 Feb 2019 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4fc107-7b22-4570-8934-5e07706ada7c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f4fc107-7b22-4570-8934-5e07706ada7c 27th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74c777cd-8558-4191-a372-b10a4650eb10 Project Overview - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d2da85c-9960-4a17-a1bf-3f213756b1de Tender Specification ## Notice URLs - https://cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk/news/19619-tender-trainers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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