Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c44-2189-722f-865c-77974000de13/cumbria-business-growth-hub-trainers closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Cumbria business growth HUB - trainers [Cumbria Chamber Of Commerce](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumbria-chamber-of-commerce) Estimated value £50,000 to £53,000 Published 26 Jun 2019 Deadline Closed 15 Jul 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Background and aims Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has for some years now run the Cumbria Business Growth Hub project. We now need to develop a training programme covering the whole of the county with the intention to start delivery from September 2019 for the next three years. As part of this we are looking to develop a framework of experienced business trainers (individual trainers and/or training organisations) across a range of topics to facilitate and present training workshops across Cumbria. The Growth Hub programme is delivered around the county by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce with funding from Sellafield Limited, Carlisle City Council, South Lakeland District Council and the European Regional Development Fund. ### Specific requirements Training/workshops delivered will need to be tailored to meet the needs of businesses looking to develop, grow and increase their supply chain activity. Submissions should look to cover both full and half day options and we're particularly interested in the below areas, but would be open to other suggestions: ### Sales/pricing ### Productivity - techniques for improving Social media including getting more enquiries from your website/social media bootcamp ### Marketing in a day Bid writing & responding to tenders ### HR in a day Finance in a day ### E-commerce ### Pitching your product Product management in a day ### Negotiation skills ### Managing for growth You will be required to: Design and deliver any training/workshop materials, branded in line with Chamber and ERDF requirements Ensure clients participating in the training/workshops fully complete all relevant paperwork Work with the Chamber to generate interest in attending the training/workshops and engage people in signing up for support Venue and refreshment costs will be arranged by the Chamber. The successful organisation/individual will be responsible under the management of the Cumbria Business Growth Hub programme for designing, managing and delivering training, ensuring a highly professional service which meets the needs of participants and partners and contributes to the projects overall targets. Additional information: Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed' to reach us by no later than 9am on Monday 15th July 2019 with the intention for successful/unsuccessful responses being sent week commencing 29th July 2019. For proof of delivery please ensure you obtain and retain both a delivery and read receipt for your email. Read full description ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/adfa2d83-9d70-444c-afce-19d8c305f374) 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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