Published date: 26 June 2018

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.


Closing: 13 July 2018

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£10,000 to £20,000

Procurement reference

CCC06/2018

Published date

26 June 2018

Closing date

13 July 2018

Contract start date

1 August 2018

Contract end date

31 December 2018

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?

No

Description

Background and aims
We have a need to procure a pool of providers to deliver tactical workshops to Cumbrian SMEs as part of intensive business support programmes aimed at enhancing their growth, competitiveness and profitability.
We are looking, within the pool, for specific topics and for providers to facilitate and present half and full day workshops across Cumbria in line with client needs and interests.
Proposals are welcome from individuals and from organisations.
Specific requirements
Subject specific workshops, tailored to suit the needs of Cumbrian SMEs, to be offered as part of intensive support to:
• ERDF eligible businesses (in essence most B2B SMEs) through the ERDF Growth Hub project
• Non ERDF eligible businesses through the Growth Hub provision funded by local authorities (primarily retail, consumer services, agriculture, visitor economy and nuclear)
Topics
• Data protection
• Food photography and/or styling
• Speech/presentation writing
• Budget management
• Negotiation skills
• Coaching/Mentoring
• Creative problem solving
• Analytical/strategic thinking
• Broadcast media training
• Document control (specifically for Supply Chain)
• Exploring whether international trade is right for the business
• Networking
• Online reputation
• Optimising websites for lead generation
• Social media content
• Cyber security essentials
• Appraisals/performance management
• Contract management
• Influencing/motivating
• Introduction to company accounts
• First line management
• Preparing quality plans
• Evaluation and developing quality assurance systems
• Risk/resilience management
• Change management
• Business analytics
• Business writing
• Delegation skills
• Employee engagement
• Writing SOPs
• Senior management skills
• Women in leadership

Note: there are also opportunities to work with the Chamber on its commercial offer, Chamber Business Solutions, which we may approach you separately about.
You will be required to:
• Design and deliver your workshop(s) and any supporting materials, branded in line with Chamber/Growth Hub, ERDF and other funder requirements, to be delivered in suitable venues anywhere in the county
• Ensure clients participating in the workshops fully and correctly complete all relevant project paperwork
• Work with the Growth Hub to generate interest in attending the workshops and engage businesses in signing up to support
• Ensure a highly professional service which meets the needs of participants and partners and contributes to the projects' overall targets.
Topics, locations and timings will be in line with identified client needs and interests.
Venue and refreshment costs will normally be arranged and paid for by the Growth Hub. If your proposal includes venue and refreshments please make this clear and explain your reasoning.
Content of submission
Your submission should cover as a minimum:
• Title, brief description, outline of content and any target audience of the workshop(s) being offered, rationale, proposed o

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About the buyer

Contact name

Catherynn Dunstan

Address

16-20 Lowther Street
CARLISLE
CA38DA
England

Telephone

0845 226 0040

Email

catherynn@cumbriachamber.co.uk

Website

https://www.cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk/news/16311-tender-brief-deliver-workshops-to-cumbria-smes