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title: "Provision of Wave 6 and Wave 7 Skills Bootcamps"
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# Provision of Wave 6 and Wave 7 Skills Bootcamps

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddcc0a4b-1d17-419e-b49c-62843203f697

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Wave 6 and Wave 7 Skills Bootcamps" has been initiated by Cumberland Council, focusing on delivering vital training services in the region of Cumbria, England. This initiative is set within the services industry category, specifically targeting the enhancement of workforce skills in various sectors. As part of the open procedure method, the tender was published on 31st January 2025, with the award announced on 22nd March 2025. The contract, valued at £4,850,000, is active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, marking the completion of the tender phase, and involves multiple training organisations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services across various disciplines such as logistics, project management, sales, marketing, procurement, construction, digital, and engineering and manufacturing. By offering numerous lots, this framework allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to tap into regional growth initiatives, potentially expanding their market reach and contributing to local economic development. Participation in this framework not only supports job creation and sustainability but also allows businesses to align themselves with strategic economic priorities in Cumbria.

## Notice

Enterprising Cumbria is the newly established body working to boost economic development across the county of Cumbria, supported by our two local authorities Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council. We are investing over 60 million in the Cumbrian economy by tackling barriers against sustainable growth and supporting job creation for the future prosperity of communities across Cumbria. Enterprising Cumbria will be at the forefront of activities to drive forward our regional economy, working to support the objectives of our local authorities, businesses and local people, to make sure that Cumbria is seen as a great place to live and work. Our pipeline of projects and significant investment packages are creating and safeguarding thousands of jobs, providing modern new business space and levering in millions of pounds of additional private sector investment. Description of the Project Enterprising Cumbria has been appointed by the DFE to manage the delivery of the local elements of Wave 6 Skills Bootcamps in Cumbria. Enterprising Cumbria is now seeking to appoint organisations to deliver the training for these Skills Bootcamps, within Cumbria, for the financial year of 2025/26. Subject to funding, this will also include appointing organisations to deliver training for the financial year 2026/27 - Wave 7. The estimated value for this 2 year Framework is PS4,850,000 Details of current expenditure are indicative only and the Council does not guarantee any spend against this Framework. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1 - LOGISTICS HGV Lot 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT Lot 3 - SALES, MARKETING AND PROCUREMENT Lot 4 - CONSTRUCTION Lot 5 - DIGITAL Lot 6 - ENGNEERING & MANUFACTURING Lot 7 OTHER This contract will be tendered in 7 lots. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. The contract term is a maximum of 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cb1730-513e-4e2e-8289-2c921b0b66b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,850,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | 3D 360; 3T TRAINING SERVICE; CLINT STAMPER TRAINING; GENII ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LIMITED (GEN2; I & F; LAKES COLLEGE; NCG (TRADING AS CARLISLE COLLEGE; NEW GENERATION TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY; PHX TRAINING; SCALE-ABILITY; SKILLS FIX; SYSTEM PEOPLE; TECH EDUCATORS; THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE; THE GAS ROOMS; UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 23:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cb1730-513e-4e2e-8289-2c921b0b66b8
- 31 Jan 2025 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/384b4c26-7c3d-4acb-b731-16a083be2b59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49cb1730-513e-4e2e-8289-2c921b0b66b8
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/384b4c26-7c3d-4acb-b731-16a083be2b59
  31st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6ee4752-3fde-ef11-8133-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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