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title: "Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c955"
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# Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c955

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has initiated a complete contracting process for the "Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework." The procurement is classified under the industry category of vocational training services (CPV code 80530000) and is located in the UKD1 region. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on the 18th of March 2025. The tender process follows an open procedure, fully compliant with the legal framework 32014L0024, and is covered by GPA. The procurement aims at enhancing skills, promoting career development, and fostering community resilience through apprenticeships, thereby addressing local skills gaps and supporting the local economy.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and apprenticeship services. It is particularly suited for organisations prioritising quality and social value, as these criteria hold substantial weight in the evaluation process (70% for quality and 20% for social value). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highly encouraged to participate; in fact, 24 out of 37 bids came from SMEs. With local educational institutions encouraged to collaborate, businesses involved in mentorship, career development, and inclusive recruitment stand to benefit greatly from this initiative. The awarded contracts demonstrate a broad range of successful suppliers, showing the widespread opportunity for businesses to partake in Cumberland Council's ambitious growth and workforce planning strategy.

## Notice

Cumberland Council is committed to investing in apprenticeships as a vital pathway for empowering residents and fostering economic growth. By offering accessible opportunities, we aim to enhance skills, promote career development, and create a skilled workforce that supports the health, wellbeing, and resilience of our communities. Our apprenticeship initiatives play a key role in addressing local skills gaps and ensuring all residents can contribute to and benefit from a thriving local economy. Our workforce planning strategy focuses on developing a skilled, inclusive workforce through apprenticeships and career pathways. By prioritising inclusive recruitment and collaborating with local educational institutions, we aim to fill skill gaps and meet future service delivery needs. Through mentorship, career development opportunities, and a focus on retention, we are building a sustainable pipeline of talent to support the Council's long-term goals. Our values of ambition, collaboration, compassion, innovation, and empowerment guide this work, ensuring that apprenticeships are integral to the Council's transformation and success.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cumberland Council is committed to investing in apprenticeships as a vital pathway for empowering residents and fostering economic growth. By offering accessible opportunities, we aim to enhance skills, promote career development, and create a skilled workforce that supports the health, wellbeing, and resilience of our communities. Our apprenticeship initiatives play a key role in addressing local skills gaps and ensuring all residents can contribute to and benefit from a thriving local economy. Our workforce planning strategy focuses on developing a skilled, inclusive workforce through apprenticeships and career pathways. By prioritising inclusive recruitment and collaborating with local educational institutions, we aim to fill skill gaps and meet future service delivery needs. Through mentorship, career development opportunities, and a focus on retention, we are building a sustainable pipeline of talent to support the Council's long-term goals. Our values of ambition, collaboration, compassion, innovation, and empowerment guide this work, ensuring that apprenticeships are integral to the Council's transformation and success.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016055-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 36 |
| Supplier names | ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING; APPRENTICE TEAM; ASPIRE DEVELOPMENT (UK; BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES; BEST PRACTICE NETWORK; BLACKBURN COLLEGE; BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY; CAPTIVA LEARNING; CIPS CORPORATE SERVICES LTD (CCSL; DOVE NEST MANAGEMENT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT; EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT; ELIESHA TRAINING; FUEL LEARNING; GENII ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LIMITED (GEN2; GINGER NUT MEDIA LTD TRADING GINGER NUT TRAINING; INSTEP; IODA; JTL; KENDAL COLLEGE; KINGDOM ACADEMY; LDN APPRENTICESHIPS; LEARNING CURVE GROUP; LET ME PLAY; LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP; LIFT SCHOOLS; MARR CORPORATION LIMITED (T/A T2 GROUP; MEDIPRO; NCG (TRADING AS CARLISLE COLLEGE; NORTHERN CARE TRAINING; QA; RIPLEY ITT (PART OF BAY LEARNING TRUST; SYSTEM PEOPLE; THE GROWTH; UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE; UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA; WORKFORCE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016055-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040855-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=34610874-35bd-ef11-8133-005056b64545
- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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