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title: "Essential Skills Training"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-23"
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# Essential Skills Training

Buyer: SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e207ab3e-2435-444e-8619-84215b62cd53

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## Summary

The South Lakeland District Council is inviting tenders for an "Essential Skills Training" initiative aimed at enhancing the training and skills of its employees. This opportunity falls under the category of training services, with a total value of £30,000 and a procurement method classified as an open procedure. The tender is currently active, with bids due by 12 October 2021 at 1pm. The services are intended for delivery within the region of England, specifically in Kendal, where the council is based. The contract is set to commence on 1 December 2021 and will run until 30 November 2023.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for training providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a notable public sector client. Businesses that specialise in employee training and development, including customised training courses and skill enhancement programmes, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can not only boost a company's portfolio but also establish a long-term partnership with a local government authority.

## Notice

South Lakeland District Council is seeking quotations for a suite of training courses as part of an initiative to ensure that our employees have the skills and knowledge required to undertake their roles and deliver exceptional services for our residents and visitors. All expressions of interest, clarification questions and submission must be made via the Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk). Submission deadline is 12 October at 1pm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e4f2e-0633-4a75-a91d-120efba51f18 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e4f2e-0633-4a75-a91d-120efba51f18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465e4f2e-0633-4a75-a91d-120efba51f18
  23rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/

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