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title: "Framework Agreement for the Design & Delivery of Business Support Workshops"
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# Framework Agreement for the Design & Delivery of Business Support Workshops

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF ARCH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ef89d3c-b532-41a1-86af-468cf6379404

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a framework agreement for the design and delivery of business support workshops, facilitated by Northumberland County Council on behalf of Arch Commercial Enterprise Ltd. This initiative, classified under the industry category of training seminars, encompasses the provision of workshops across various locations in Northumberland. The procurement, currently at the Award stage, followed an open procedure and had a tender period that ended on 27 March 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 16 April 2018 and will last until 31 March 2019. The procurement was announced on 12 March 2018, and the overall contract value is £50,000.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in training and workshop facilitation, particularly those that can deliver services in the North East of the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies with experience in organising and conducting training seminars or events may find this procurement process a valuable avenue for business growth, as they can leverage their expertise to provide targeted support to local enterprises.

## Notice

Framework agreement for the design and delivery of workshops, seminars, master classes and events to be delivered face to face in various locations across Northumberland on behalf of Arch Commercial Enterprise Ltd. Tender Documents can be downloaded via https://procontract.due-north.com under reference DN328122

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94801bc-e8e0-4bf1-96fd-89ddd68b9de7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF ARCH |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FINCHALE TRAINING COLLEGE; SPHERA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80522000 - Training seminars

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 10:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94801bc-e8e0-4bf1-96fd-89ddd68b9de7
- 14 Mar 2018 at 12:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94801bc-e8e0-4bf1-96fd-89ddd68b9de7
- 12 Mar 2018 at 13:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94801bc-e8e0-4bf1-96fd-89ddd68b9de7
- 12 Mar 2018 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94801bc-e8e0-4bf1-96fd-89ddd68b9de7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94801bc-e8e0-4bf1-96fd-89ddd68b9de7
  16th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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