Delivery of Skills Training and Business Support for Creative Industries Freelancers and Micro Businesses in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Combined Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedDelivery of Skills Training and Business Support for Creative Industries Freelancers and Micro Businesses in West Yorkshire
Awarded 11 Mar 2024
Awarded11 Mar 2024
Value£130,000.00
SupplierThe Fifth Sector Ltd
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 1y 7mo ago1y 1mo term
Awarded 11 Mar 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025
About
West Yorkshire Combined Authority awarded a contract to The Fifth Sector Ltd for the design and delivery of a bespoke programme of skills training and business support tailored to creative industries freelancers and micro businesses.
The programme aimed to help these businesses grow and thrive by providing tailored support, referring them to appropriate resources, services, and industry bodies, and establishing region-wide networks.
The supplier also worked with Local Authority freelancer networks to develop these networks through business skills training and support to become more diverse.
The contract value was £130,000.
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