--- title: "Learning and Development Training Framework 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea069609-d4e8-4f25-8c99-dfba53ad2368" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea069609-d4e8-4f25-8c99-dfba53ad2368" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea069609-d4e8-4f25-8c99-dfba53ad2368.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea069609-d4e8-4f25-8c99-dfba53ad2368.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-29" --- # Learning and Development Training Framework 2025 Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea069609-d4e8-4f25-8c99-dfba53ad2368 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea069609-d4e8-4f25-8c99-dfba53ad2368) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea069609-d4e8-4f25-8c99-dfba53ad2368.json) ## Summary Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting tenders for the "Learning and Development Training Framework 2025" within the education and training services sector. This procurement, with an estimated value of £4,000,000, aims to develop a skilled and competent workforce to support the Council's People Plan's vision. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline on 27th February 2025 at noon. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029. The framework consists of several lots, including Leadership and Organisational Development, Professional, Technical and Support Services, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, and more. The services will be accessible to other contracting authorities, schools, and permissible users with prior permission. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the education, training, and development sectors. SMEs are encouraged to participate, particularly those specialising in leadership training, technical support services, health and wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. Well-suited businesses will benefit from a long-term engagement with potential for expansion into various council contracts within the North of England, enhancing their experience and reputation in delivering essential training services. The open procedure procurement method ensures a fair and competitive process, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector contracts. ## Notice The Council People Plan's vision is to have 'A confident, empowered and inclusive workforce' that is motivated caring and considerate. To support this vision, there are three main priorities: to attract and retain a talented and committed workforce, create a culture of engagement and wellbeing and developing our people and achieving great outcomes. Developing skills and competencies will enable our workforce to fulfil it's potential, be innovative and creative and help shape and prepare our organisation for our ever-changing needs and achieve great outcomes for our organisation and the communities we serve. Our priorities are essential training, including statutory and role specific training, individual and team development and supporting our change programme. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1 - Leadership and Organisational Development Lot 2 - Professional, Technical and Support Services Lot 3 - Health, Safety and Wellbeing Lot 4 - Social Care and Community Lot 5 - Environmental Sustainability and Socio-Economic Development Lot 6 - Operational Services The Council are allowing other contracting authorities and schools and other permissible users to access this Framework, with our prior permission/consent (Please see additional information below). Further details of the Framework are included in the Invitation to Tender documents available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest - https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page. The submission deadline is 27th February 2025 at 12 Noon. All schools in W&F See Link - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/find-school-near-you?page=1 CUMBRIA COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2AU Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2AU Cumbria Constabulary, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2AU Cumberland Council, Cumbria House, 117 Botchergate, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1RD Lancashire County Council, County Hall, Preston PR1 8XJ Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF North Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Northallerton DL7 8AD Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal LA9 7RL Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board* Chorley House Lancashire Enterprise Business Park Lancashire Road, Leyland PR26 6TT University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust* Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7RG North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust* Ncic Trust Hq Pillars Building Cumberland Infirmary, Infirmary Street, Belle Vue CA2 7HY Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust* Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston PR5 6AW Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trus ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6979e52-129b-4f62-8cc2-f0b5afb09002 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS 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 - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2025 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6979e52-129b-4f62-8cc2-f0b5afb09002 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6979e52-129b-4f62-8cc2-f0b5afb09002 29th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/ - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/find-school-near-you?page=1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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