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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-h6vhtk-0302b7

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## Summary

The People Hub Skills for Growth Training Provider Framework, initiated by Corserv Limited on behalf of Cornwall Development Company and Cornwall Council, aims to appoint qualified training providers for a project supported by the European Social Fund. This open procurement process, classified under training services within the services industry, is centred in Cornwall, UK. The tender period ended on 28 January 2022, while the contract period extends until 31 December 2023, with a total estimated value of £500,000. This opportunity is intended to be shared among multiple suppliers, allowing for bids based on capacity and capability.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that can provide qualifications at various accredited levels, including basic skills. With a focus on quality, price, and social value in the evaluation criteria, businesses with expertise in professional training and community engagement will be well-positioned to compete. As up to 10 training providers will be selected, this framework presents a significant chance for growth and collaboration for small and medium-sized enterprises in the education sector.

## Notice

Corserv on behalf of Cornwall Development Company (CDC) and Cornwall Council has appointed suitably qualified training providers to deliver training to The People Hub Skills for Growth Project participants.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009704-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORSERV LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| 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 | Redruth North |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## 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; SMART MATCHING; SOFTWARE CORNWALL; STEVE HINDMARSH; TAYLORS OF GRAMPOUND T/A MITERA TRAINING ACADEMY; TES; THE DIGITAL COLLEGE; THE HOSPITALITY ACADEMY; V LEARNING NET- (TRADING AS STEP INTO LEARNING; 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 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009704-2022
- 17 Dec 2021 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031552-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21&v=1
- https://www.corservltd.co.uk

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