Published date: 18 December 2024
This notice was replaced on 2 May 2025
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Awarded contract (published 2 May 2025)
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Contract summary
Industry
Vocational training services - 80530000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£15,000,000
Procurement reference
CC001-DN756307-00250349
Published date
18 December 2024
Closing date
22 January 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2029
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
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.
Please see the Tender Documents for further information available via The Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ .
For support using the Chest, please contact Proactis, using the Supplier Support area.
For clarifications, please ensure all correspondence is via The Chest using the messages area.
The contract term is a maximum of 6 years, this is based on an initial 4 year term plus 2 optional extension of up to 12 months.
About the buyer
Contact name
Emma Jane Gordon
Address
Cumbria House
107 - 117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 7554407945
emmajane.gordon@cumberland.gov.uk
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