--- title: "TENDER OPPORTUNITY: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE PILOT PROCUREMENT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93aeba4e-e393-46f7-8b32-525b5e7a0e2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93aeba4e-e393-46f7-8b32-525b5e7a0e2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93aeba4e-e393-46f7-8b32-525b5e7a0e2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93aeba4e-e393-46f7-8b32-525b5e7a0e2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" published: "2022-04-04" --- # TENDER OPPORTUNITY: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE PILOT PROCUREMENT Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93aeba4e-e393-46f7-8b32-525b5e7a0e2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93aeba4e-e393-46f7-8b32-525b5e7a0e2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93aeba4e-e393-46f7-8b32-525b5e7a0e2d.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, which is seeking bids for the "Workforce Development Service Pilot Procurement". This opportunity falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, as well as education and training services. The tender is currently in the open stage and was published on 4th April 2022. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by 9 am on 22nd April 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1st May 2022 and run until 30th June 2023. The delivery is expected to take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the budget for this procurement is between £1,000 and £20,000. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs with experience in workforce development and training services. Companies that specialise in conducting Training Needs Analyses and can offer tailored training plans are well-suited for this procurement. Additionally, businesses that have established connections with training providers and can facilitate effective training solutions for SMEs in Cumbria may find this tender especially advantageous. By participating, vendors can contribute to enhancing the skills of the local workforce while growing their market presence in the region. ## Notice Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has for over the last ten years ran business support activity through Cumbria Business Growth Hub. Cumbria Business Growth Hub now has a need to strengthen its existing offering by adding a Workforce Development (WFD) Service Pilot offer to our current suite of activities. The intention behind this pilot is to trial provision of a service which will support Cumbrian SMEs to review their skills needs and access relevant training more effectively. Support will be offered to established businesses as well as start-ups through Cumbria Business Growth Hub and our Business Start-Up Support programme. We're looking for someone who can deliver an experienced, knowledgeable and impartial WFD service including: * Working with SMEs to undertake Training Needs Analyses, produce training plans and budgets and, ideally, embed this learning in the business * Helping businesses to identify and source relevant training and development, which may be funded or paid for, engaging with the Skills Hub and wider providers * Bringing together groups of businesses to enable sufficient cohort sizes delivery/cost effective delivery, and where appropriate arrange bespoke delivery * Engaging with training providers to ensure their own awareness and understanding of the options available * Supporting activities to raise the awareness and understanding of training options in the business community * Any other relevant WFD related activities which emerge as the pilot develops Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' Additional information: Submissions must be submitted by email to Lesley Robinson, Business Support Manager Manager, lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk by no later than 9am on 22nd April 2022. Any tender received after the deadline will not be scored. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d10b44-cdcb-4995-abf5-ec3e69b0df4f | | 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 | 4 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 - 4 Apr 2022 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d10b44-cdcb-4995-abf5-ec3e69b0df4f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d10b44-cdcb-4995-abf5-ec3e69b0df4f 4th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cb3af22-6573-431a-a648-d5483964ea7a - https://cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk/news/30215-workforce-development-service-pilot-procurement - https://www.cumbriachamber.co.uk/news/33876-workforce-development-service-pilot-procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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