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title: "The People Hub Skills for Growth Training Provider Framework"
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# The People Hub Skills for Growth Training Provider Framework

Buyer: CORSERV LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec232f17-194e-48f0-9832-e5457cdcc219

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## Summary

The procurement process known as "The People Hub Skills for Growth Training Provider Framework" was initiated by Corserv Limited on behalf of Cornwall Development Company (CDC) and Cornwall Council, aimed at sourcing qualified training providers in the training services industry. The opportunity, valued at up to £500,000, is located in England and is part of a project supported by the European Social Fund. The official tender period concluded on 28 January 2022, with the contract running from 1 March 2022 until 31 December 2023. The procurement method employed was open procedure, and up to ten training providers were to be appointed based on criteria including price, quality, and social value.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering training services across various accredited levels. Companies that specialise in workforce development, education, or skills training may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their services or establish new contracts. As the project aims to appoint multiple suppliers, interested businesses should consider highlighting their expertise and capacity to deliver effective training solutions for the People Hub Skills for Growth Project.

## Notice

Corserv on behalf of Cornwall Development Company (CDC) and Cornwall Council is seeking to source and appoint suitably qualified training providers to deliver training to The People Hub Skills for Growth Project participants. Following a successful application to the European Social Fund, CDC's The People Hub has secured European Social Fund and Cornwall Council investment to deliver the Skills Support for Growth Project located in Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly. The total value of this opportunity is up to PS500,000. It is intended that this will be spread across several suppliers according to the overall requirements, and the Applicant's capacity. As such Applicants are encouraged to bid for only the elements that they are capable and have the capacity to provide. The People Hub (CDC) Skills for Growth will offer qualifications at any accredited level, including basic skills. The intention is to appoint up to 10 training providers based on 25% Price, 60% Quality and 15% Social Value. This project has been part-financed by grant funding from the European Social Fund and will be subject to conditions imposed by the funding body. Suppliers will be expected to comply with the relevant requirements and any associated regulations such as procurement, publicity, and eligibility criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67c3dc3-e431-4186-82db-81cd3b4da709 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | CORSERV LIMITED |
| Locality | WADEBRIDGE |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL27 6TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Wadebridge East & St Minver |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| 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 | 20 |
| Supplier names | AMBER CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING; CORNWALL MARINE NETWORK; CORNWALL TRAINING & CONSULTANCY; CTSW SKILLS; GRANT PEARSON BROWN CONSULTING; HI-VIS; KONNECT COMMUNITIES; MANCHESTER BUSINESS TRAINING & CONSULTANCY; SAFFRON ACADEMY; SKYLITE ASSOCIATES; SMARTMATCHING; SOFTWARE CORNWALL; STEVE HINDMARSH; TAYLORS OF GRAMPOUND T/A MITERA TRAINING ACADEMY; TES; THE DIGITAL COLLEGE; THE HOSPITALITY ACADEMY; V LEARNING NET; VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP PARTNERS; WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67c3dc3-e431-4186-82db-81cd3b4da709
- 17 Dec 2021 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e305ed0-db7c-4dee-81ed-ca86e8d80d3f
- 17 Dec 2021 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72465652-31d5-46b6-b95b-4b2f077edc7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67c3dc3-e431-4186-82db-81cd3b4da709
  12th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e305ed0-db7c-4dee-81ed-ca86e8d80d3f
  17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72465652-31d5-46b6-b95b-4b2f077edc7b
  17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d70aed00-255f-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Tender access

## Notice URLs

- https://www.corservltd.co.uk

## Provenance

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