Loading contract…
BETAThis is a new independent transparency project, not an official government website. The data is sourced from public registers and may contain errors, so always verify against the official source. If you find a problem, please report it here.
One or more suppliers on this contract have also made political donations. See supplier details below.
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.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Building & Electrical Limited | 04600297 | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| Accountancy learning Ltd | 03454405 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Apprentice team Ltd | 08641166 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Aspire Development (UK) Limited | 05367268 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LTD | 05868493 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Bell Group | SC114142 | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| Best Practice Network LTD | 04472661 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Blackburn College | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Captiva Learning Ltd | 06811371 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| CIPS Corporate Services Ltd (CCSL) | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Citrus Electrical Ltd | - | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| CLP Electrical Contractors | - | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| Cullen Building Co Ltd | 09143141 | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| DLP Services (Northern) Limited | 02650749 | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| Dove Nest Management Training & Development Ltd | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Education and Skills Training & Development Limited | 09555617 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Eliesha Training Limited | 04161029 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Fieldway Supplies Limited | 05743944 | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| Fuel Learning Limited | 06834389 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| GenII Engineering & Technology Training Limited (Gen2) | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| George Jones & Son (Contractors) Limited | 00446691 | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| Ginger Nut Media Ltd trading Ginger Nut Training | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Instep UK Limited | 03789359 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| ioda Limited | 03352708 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| JTL | Charity Commission: 1080254 Companies House: 03958541 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | LOBBYIST Political Lobbying & Media Relations Limited (1 quarter) |
| Kendal College | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Kingdom Academy Ltd | 06789099 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| LDN Apprenticeships Ltd | 07445563 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Learning Curve Group Limited | 05233487 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | LOBBYIST WA Communications Ltd (1 quarter) |
| Let Me Play Ltd | 05536416 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Lifetime Training Group Ltd | 03263608 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | DONOR£26K across 1 donation To: Conservative and Unionist Party |
| Lift Schools | 06625091 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Marr Corporation Limited (t/a T2 Group Limited) | 03558715 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Medipro Limited | 06615520 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Mitie Property Services | - | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| NCG (Trading as Carlisle College) | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Northern Care Training Limited | 05256533 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Novus Property Solutions | 02403551 | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| QA Limited | 02413137 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Ripley ITT (part of Bay Learning Trust) | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Sovini Property Services | 07381427 | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| System People Limited | 04593467 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| The Growth Company Limited | 02443911 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| University of Central Lancashire | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| University of Cumbria | 06033238 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Whittle Programmed Maintenance Ltd (T/A Hanksinon Whittle) | - | £11,660,000 | - | - |
| Workforce Training & Development | 05052803 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| WRPS Group Ltd | 06417460 | £11,660,000 | - | - |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 37 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 2,160 days (≈5.9 yrs) | £15,000,000 initial term | 37 | Accountancy learning Ltd Apprentice team Ltd BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LTD Best Practice Network LTD Blackburn College Buckinghamshire New University Captiva Learning Ltd CIPS Corporate Services Ltd (CCSL) Aspire Development (UK) Limited Dove Nest Management Training & Development Ltd Education and Skills Training & Development Limited Eliesha Training Limited Fuel Learning Limited GenII Engineering & Technology Training Limited (Gen2) Ginger Nut Media Ltd trading Ginger Nut Training Instep UK Limited ioda Limited JTL Kendal College Kingdom Academy Ltd LDN Apprenticeships Ltd Learning Curve Group Limited Let Me Play Ltd Lifetime Training Group Ltd Lift Schools Marr Corporation Limited (t/a T2 Group Limited) Medipro Limited Northern Care Training Limited QA Limited Ripley ITT (part of Bay Learning Trust) System People Limited NCG (Trading as Carlisle College) The Growth Company Limited University of Central Lancashire University of Cumbria Workforce Training & Development | active |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £2,089,464,126 in 14,253 payments (over £25k) from Department for Education, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Department for Transport, Home Office and 70 more public bodies (2010-04-15 to 2026-07-30).
Published by the buyer on this notice. Details change and are not updated here.