Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfd-bb26-72dd-b9a6-a593928600cb/multi-skilling-training-programme [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Multi-skilling Training Programme [Merlin Housing Society](https://tendernation.io/buyers/merlin-housing-society) Estimated value £80,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 19 Aug 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Merlin Housing Society is embarking on a programme to transform the way in which its repairs and maintenance services are delivered. The strategy is to implement a multiskilling programme for trade operatives. In order to meet the needs and demands of current and future business, Merlin has agreed that a multi-skilled model should be adopted with operatives qualified in at least one base trade and fully competent to perform the tasks in other disciplines. Our disciplines are: • Carpentry • Wet trades (bricklaying, plastering, roofing and guttering, floor and wall tiling). • Plumbing • Painting and decorating • First fix electrical work This is an exciting project which will improve the services we deliver to customers whilst also upskilling our staff. This is an exciting opportunity and will support Merlin’s aim to be a worldclass organisation. Merlin are located in South Gloucestershire and it is required that all training will be carried out in this area. ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/97ccfa82-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. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileMerlin Housing Society: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/merlin-housing-society)[SectorMore Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services North Lanarkshire Council 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3bc7-7387-9e89-279cfe9e6528/flexible-framework-for-the-provision-of-education-services)[Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone House Gloucestershire County Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7ac4-7196-ae39-99f1797dce23/gloucestershire-county-council-supported-accommodation-at-trevone-house)[Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027) Cambridgeshire County Council 45 days left 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-99ab-71dc-b376-bd88d7636f0a/request-for-quote-musical-groups-workshop-providers-east-and-south-cambridg)[Various school services – 16359 - Rahmenvereinbarung zur ganzheitlichen beschäftigungsbegleitenden Betreuung Kreis Gütersloh 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-73c6-71b6-8305-bb8926d759fb/germany-various-school-services-16359-rahmenvereinbarung-zur-ganzheitliche)[Staff training services – Formations sécurité à destination des agents du Département de la Haute-Savoie Département de la Haute-Savoie 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-6fa6-714f-b530-68302d942d17/france-staff-training-services-formations-securite-a-destination-des-agents)[E-learning services – TR5866 A Single Supplier Framework Agreement Digital Learning Design, Development and Maintenance Services pursuant to a framework agreement Electricity Supply Board ( ESB ) 39 days left 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-423d-7220-b645-6309d45886c8/ireland-e-learning-services-tr5866-a-single-supplier-framework-agreement-dig)