--- title: "CUMBRIA BUSINESS GROWTH HUB - TRAINERS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-adfa2d83-9d70-444c-afce-19d8c305f374" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adfa2d83-9d70-444c-afce-19d8c305f374" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adfa2d83-9d70-444c-afce-19d8c305f374.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adfa2d83-9d70-444c-afce-19d8c305f374.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" published: "2019-07-05" --- # CUMBRIA BUSINESS GROWTH HUB - TRAINERS Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adfa2d83-9d70-444c-afce-19d8c305f374 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adfa2d83-9d70-444c-afce-19d8c305f374) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adfa2d83-9d70-444c-afce-19d8c305f374.json) ## Summary The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is inviting tenders for the "Cumbria Business Growth Hub - Trainers" project, which aims to establish a comprehensive training programme planned to commence in September 2019 and run for three years. This open procurement opportunity falls under the business services and educational services categories, with a total contract value of £53,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 9am on Monday, 15th July 2019, with the contract period starting from 1st September 2019 and concluding on 31st December 2021. The training will be delivered across the North West region of the UK, focusing on various topics intended to enhance business growth and supply chain activities. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for training providers, consultants, and SMEs with expertise in business development, education, and skill enhancement. Companies that can deliver tailored workshops in areas such as marketing, negotiation, e-commerce, and bid writing are particularly well-suited to compete. Successful applicants will be responsible for the design and delivery of training materials, aiming to significantly contribute to the professional development of local businesses in Cumbria, thereby fostering community growth and engagement in the regional economy. ## Notice Background and aims Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has for some years now run the Cumbria Business Growth Hub project. We now need to develop a training programme covering the whole of the county with the intention to start delivery from September 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 workshops across Cumbria. The Growth Hub programme is delivered around the county by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce with funding from Sellafield Limited, Carlisle City 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 businesses looking to develop, grow and increase their supply chain activity. Submissions should look to cover both full and half day options and we're particularly interested in the below areas, but would be open to other suggestions: Sales/pricing Productivity - techniques for improving Social media including getting more enquiries from your website/social media bootcamp Marketing in a day Bid writing & responding to tenders HR in a day Finance in a day E-commerce Pitching your product Product management in a day Negotiation skills Managing for growth You will be required to: Design and deliver any training/workshop materials, branded in line with Chamber and ERDF requirements Ensure clients participating in the training/workshops fully complete all relevant paperwork Work with the Chamber to generate interest in attending the training/workshops and engage people in signing up for support Venue and refreshment costs will be arranged by the Chamber. The successful organisation/individual will be responsible under the management of the Cumbria Business Growth Hub programme for designing, managing and delivering training, ensuring a highly professional service which meets the needs of participants and partners and contributes to the projects overall targets. Additional information: Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' to reach us by no later than 9am on Monday 15th July 2019 with the intention for successful/unsuccessful responses being sent week commencing 29th July 2019. For proof of delivery please ensure you obtain and retain both a delivery and read receipt for your email. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce55bfb5-d98a-4ef6-afa1-8bf2f28ca8f1 | | 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 | 5 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £53,000 | | 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 - 5 Jul 2019 at 07:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce55bfb5-d98a-4ef6-afa1-8bf2f28ca8f1 - 27 Jun 2019 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce55bfb5-d98a-4ef6-afa1-8bf2f28ca8f1 - 26 Jun 2019 at 13:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce55bfb5-d98a-4ef6-afa1-8bf2f28ca8f1 - 26 Jun 2019 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce55bfb5-d98a-4ef6-afa1-8bf2f28ca8f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce55bfb5-d98a-4ef6-afa1-8bf2f28ca8f1 5th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9697c92-d2e1-4ceb-a5a4-e9c9e5d69f6d Tender Details - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9e1dcc4-737d-4af4-aa0f-2b8cb1ec1165 Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bd08715-56f9-4fac-8847-9cef86c0ae42 Tender Notice ## Notice URLs - https://cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk/news/22133-cumbria-business-growth-hub-trainers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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