Buyer Name: Cumberland Council
Buyer Address: Cumbria House, 107 - 117 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1RD, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Nicola Bell
Contact Email: nicola.bell@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 7554407945
Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
15000000.0 GBP
15000000.0 GBP
Published
02 May 2025, 12:44
02 May 2025, 12:44
Deadline
24 Jan 2025, 12:00
24 Jan 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
31 Mar 2025, 23:00
31 Mar 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
services
services
CPV
80530000 - Vocational training services
80530000 - Vocational training services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
Accountancy Learning, Apprentice Team Ltd, Baltic Training Services, Best Practice Network, Blackburn College, Buckinghamshire New University, Captiva Learning Limited, CIPS, Cognition Education, Dove Nest Group, Education and Skills Training & Development Ltd, Eliesha Training Ltd, Fuel Learning Limited, Gen II Engineering & Technology Training Ltd, Ginger Nut Training, Instep UK Ltd, ioda Limited, JTL, Kendal College, Kingdom Academy Limited, LDN Apprenticeships Ltd, Learning Curve Group, Let Me Play, Lifetime Training Group, Lift Schools, Marr Corporation Limited, Medipro Training Ltd, Northern Care Training, QA, Ripley ITT, System People (Carlisle) Ltd, The Corporation of NCG, The Growth Company Limited, University of Central Lancashire, University of Cumbria, Workforce Training & Development
Accountancy Learning, Apprentice Team Ltd, Baltic Training Services, Best Practice Network, Blackburn College, Buckinghamshire New University, Captiva Learning Limited, CIPS, Cognition Education, Dove Nest Group, Education and Skills Training & Development Ltd, Eliesha Training Ltd, Fuel Learning Limited, Gen II Engineering & Technology Training Ltd, Ginger Nut Training, Instep UK Ltd, ioda Limited, JTL, Kendal College, Kingdom Academy Limited, LDN Apprenticeships Ltd, Learning Curve Group, Let Me Play, Lifetime Training Group, Lift Schools, Marr Corporation Limited, Medipro Training Ltd, Northern Care Training, QA, Ripley ITT, System People (Carlisle) Ltd, The Corporation of NCG, The Growth Company Limited, University of Central Lancashire, University of Cumbria, Workforce Training & Development
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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.
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