Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework to Cumberland Council
Cumberland Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework to Cumberland Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2025
Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£15,000,000.00
AgencyCumberland Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 2y 5mo4y term, 40% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2029
About
Cumberland Council awarded a contract to Accountancy Learning, Apprentice Team Ltd, Baltic Training Services, Best Practice Network, Blackburn College, Buckinghamshire New University, Captiva Learning Limited, CIPS, Cognition Education, Dove Nest Gro for the provision of apprenticeship training and assessment framework.
The contract, valued at AUD 15,000,000, supports Cumberland Council's commitment to investing in apprenticeships as a pathway for empowering residents and fostering economic growth.
The initiative aims to enhance skills, promote career development, and create a skilled workforce that supports community health, wellbeing, and resilience.
It addresses local skills gaps and ensures residents can contribute to a thriving local economy.
The workforce planning strategy focuses on developing a skilled, inclusive workforce through apprenticeships and career pathways, prioritising inclusive recruitment and collaboration with local educational institutions to fill skill gaps and meet future service delivery needs.
Through mentorship, career development opportunities, and a focus on retention, the contract builds a sustainable talent pipeline to support the Council's long-term goals.
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Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework to Cumberland Council
Won by Accountancy Learning,Apprentice Team Ltd,Baltic Training Services,Best Practice Network,Blackburn College,Buckinghamshire New University,Captiva Learning Limited,CIPS,Cognition Education,Dove Nest Group,Education and Skills Training & Development Ltd,Eliesha Training Ltd,Fuel Learning Limited,Gen II Engineering & Technology Training Ltd,Ginger Nut Training,Instep UK Ltd,ioda Limited,JTL,Kendal College,Kingdom Academy Limited,LDN Apprenticeships Ltd,Learning Curve Group,Let Me Play,Lifetime Training Group,Lift Schools,Marr Corporation Limited,Medipro Training Ltd,Northern Care Training,QA,Ripley ITT,System People (Carlisle) Ltd,The Corporation of NCG,The Growth Company Limited,University of Central Lancashire,University of Cumbria,Workforce Training & Development · Cumberland Council
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