Published date: 2 December 2020

Last edited date: 8 December 2020

This notice was replaced on 24 May 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 24 May 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Agricultural machinery - 16000000

  • Construction work - 45000000

  • Repair and maintenance services - 50000000

    • Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 55000000

    • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

    • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

    • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£228,563

Procurement reference

EFS - Employer Led Skills provider framework

Published date

2 December 2020

Closing date

8 January 2021

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 February 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Private procurement rules

Supply chain notices are business-to-business transactions and are not bound by the same rules and restrictions as public sector contracts. The UK government is not responsible for the conduct of such procurement.

Description

Cornwall Marine Network has secured project funding through the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) for a project named Employer Led Skills (ELS). The project will provide a strategic approach to addressing identified skills gaps across Cornwall & Isles of Scilly through delivery of business-led programmes designed to upskill the workforce. Please note: all training delivery must take place in C&IoS.

The intention is to produce a Framework that includes a core number of freelance tutors, training providers and consultancy services, making readily accessible a wealth of training and development opportunities for SME businesses across C&IoS. Training opportunities and consultancy services must be geographically spread across the County in order to be able to service the needs of employers in North, Mid and West Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly. Employers will be able to pick from a predetermined offer hosted by the individuals and organisations on the Framework. Further to this, those named on the Framework should be able to design and deliver bespoke training as required by employers and agreed by CMN as part of the ELS project.

Training will be delivered across sectors and as such the framework will include a training and consultancy offer that covers a wide scope of provision including, but not limited to:
*Strategic and operational support: consultants who can support businesses to develop strategy and longevity, as well as offer mentoring and coaching for current and aspiring business leaders.
*Generic business skills: training to support businesses to grow and be sustained, as well as those currently offered by CMN. For a list of the current CMN business offer please see here: https://cornwallmarine.net/training-courses
*Marine: short courses such as fire safety, RYA, Powerboat, Water sports instructor, SUP, STCW, sustainable energy and other marine based training
*Sector specific short courses: in areas such as digital solutions, construction (digger, forklift and tele-handling), arboriculture, welding and retail

CMN is keen to create a framework that offers employers a wide scope of training and development, and meets the diverse needs of businesses across C&IoS. Freelance tutors, external training organisations and consultancy services are therefore encouraged to submit proposals for consideration that while not stated, would offer value to one or more of the sectors identified above.

In order to apply for inclusion on the Framework, individuals and organisations must submit a proposal that covers the courses/service offered and is in line with the requirements outlined in the Invitation to Tender document.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Framework creation - Freelance Tutors, Consultants and External Trainers

  • Future opportunity
  • Published 24 November 2020, last edited 30 November 2020

Attachments

Additional text

Please note: it is a requirement of the EFS ELS project that all delivery must take place in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Therefore only tenders from individuals and organisations who can physically deliver within the county and on the IoS will be considered.

About the buyer

Contact name

Vicky Peters

Address

Unit 7A,Falmouth Business Park Bickland Water Road
FALMOUTH
TR114SZ
England

Telephone

01326 211382

Email

vicky.peters@cornwallmarine.net

Website

https://cornwallmarine.net/