--- title: "Cambridge City Council - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f812afeb-9c39-4958-bab2-f2a79689c455" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f812afeb-9c39-4958-bab2-f2a79689c455" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f812afeb-9c39-4958-bab2-f2a79689c455.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f812afeb-9c39-4958-bab2-f2a79689c455.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-14" --- # Cambridge City Council - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training Provider Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f812afeb-9c39-4958-bab2-f2a79689c455 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f812afeb-9c39-4958-bab2-f2a79689c455) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f812afeb-9c39-4958-bab2-f2a79689c455.json) ## Summary Cambridge City Council invites experienced training providers to deliver a comprehensive Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) training programme for its staff and managers. This open procedure tender, categorised under education and training services (CPV: 80000000) with additional focus on equal opportunities consultancy services (CPV: 98200000), seeks to develop essential skills and behaviours for improved customer service. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 31 January 2025, with the contract spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The project includes mandatory induction EDI courses for new recruits monthly post-July 2025, flexible delivery methods for training, and aims to foster inclusive practices across the workforce. The total value of the contract is GBP 50,000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those adept at offering EDI programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability for the project. The contract requires innovative and impactful training solutions, making it an ideal opportunity for firms with a strong track record in professional development and flexible training delivery. Providers who can engage diverse learning styles through workshops, virtual sessions, and bitesize learning formats will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. ## Notice Cambridge City Council is looking to partner with an experienced training provider to deliver a comprehensive equality, diversity and inclusive training programme for staff and managers. The training should focus on developing the skills and behaviours necessary to provide exceptional service, ensuring every customer interaction reflects professionalism, empathy and the Council's commitment to excellence. This project will include the delivery of EDI courses as part of Council's mandatory induction programme, this entails approximately a once-a-month new induction programme with an average of 5-15 new recruits a month, post July 2025. We will also require supplementary EDI support, additional training and guidance for the duration of the contract. We are open to innovative and creative suggestions that fit within this overarching framework, ensuring the programme meets the diverse needs of our workforce, and the development of practical skills, relevance, engagement and long-term impact. At the same time, we believe that the following areas would provide a strong foundation for the programme: * Understanding the principles of EDI * Recognising and challenging unconscious bias * Fostering inclusive communication * Embedding inclusive practices into everyday work life * Neurodiversity awareness The programme can be offered using a variety of flexible delivery methods - such as in person workshops, virtual sessions, and bitesize learning options that cater to a variety of learning styles and needs. These methods need to be accessible, engaging and have a measurable impact across the workforce. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8450c00d-0e85-47c8-bb29-5fbed52dae4d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 14 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 3QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Market | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2025 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8450c00d-0e85-47c8-bb29-5fbed52dae4d - 13 Jan 2025 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5914a79d-4171-420c-9813-30b79fe2f9cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8450c00d-0e85-47c8-bb29-5fbed52dae4d 14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5914a79d-4171-420c-9813-30b79fe2f9cb 13th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=72980cfb-6dce-ef11-8133-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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