Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d0c-6f1d-700d-9949-849ccd00a538/provision-of-organisational-development-training-and-wellbeing-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Organisational Development, Training and Wellbeing Framework [Cumberland Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumberland-council) Estimated value £3,000,000 Published 1 May 2025 Deadline Closed 10 Mar 2025 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Cumberland Council employs approx. 4,500 staff. The focus of this Procurement is the Council's 4,500 workforce training requirements. There also may be a requirement for some external partners of the council to access training. Integral to this approach to procuring learning and development is the Council's intent to ensure that all staff can access high quality learning and development opportunities, but also to ensure there is job role specific training around the safe, legal and compliance requirements within Cumberland Council, and supporting recruitment and retention strategies. There will be a specific element around social value. Delivery may be at a local level to ensure accessibility, however there is an expectation that all staff will receive a consistent opportunity and quality of provision irrespective of where they are geographically located. Providers will need to operate in a flexible way to ensure access to training provision for staff based across the County. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): - Lot 1 Health, Safety and Wellbeing - Lot 2 Place, Sustainable Growth and Transport - Lot 3 Adults Social Care and Housing Services - Lot 4 Care Services - Lot 5 Children's and Families Services - Lot 6 Professional Services Please see the Tender Documents for further information available via The Chest. [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) . For support using the Chest, please contact Proactis, using the Supplier Support area. For clarifications, please ensure all correspondence is via The Chest using the messages area. The contract term is a maximum of 4 years, this is based on an initial 3 year term plus 1 optional extension of up to 12 months. Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a5fff57d-acbd-4e31-a282-6a1c72667f61) 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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