Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf8-e54e-730d-8105-bd5cf0975669/leftcoast-sector-development-volunteers-and-apprentices-research-routes-to-em awarded GB open procedure # LeftCoast Sector Development: Volunteers and Apprentices Research ? Routes to Employment and Participation [Blackpool Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blackpool-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 17 Jun 2015 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender LeftCoast ([leftcoast.org.uk/about-us](http://www.leftcoast.org.uk/about-us/)) is an ambitious programme of arts and cultural activity across Blackpool and Wyre to enrich the lives of those who live, work and visit here. LeftCoast currently have two skills and sector development projects underway - one is an apprenticeship scheme and the other a volunteering scheme. We are looking to commission qualitative research for these schemes. The research will need to look at apprentice and volunteers experiences of participating and the impact on their skills and outcomes over the medium term (1 year). Blackpool Coastal Housing is the fund holder for the Creative People and Places project and any quotations resulting in appointment will result in a contractual arrangement with Blackpool Coastal Housing. Blackpool Council is administering the process of developing the brief, requesting quotations and establishing a process for selecting a suitable agency. Additional information: LeftCoast ([leftcoast.org.uk/about-us](http://www.leftcoast.org.uk/about-us/)) is an ambitious programme of arts and cultural activity across Blackpool and Wyre to enrich the lives of those who live, work and visit here. LeftCoast currently have two skills and sector development projects underway - one is an apprenticeship scheme and the other a volunteering scheme. We are looking to commission qualitative research for these schemes. The research will need to look at apprentice and volunteers experiences of participating and the impact on their skills and outcomes over the medium term (1 year). Blackpool Coastal Housing is the fund holder for the Creative People and Places project and any quotations resulting in appointment will result in a contractual arrangement with Blackpool Coastal Housing. Blackpool Council is administering the process of developing the brief, requesting quotations and establishing a process for selecting a suitable agency. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6cca0c7f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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