Delivery of Training Programmes for Local Enterprise Office Clare

Tender description

Clare County Council is seeking tenders for the procurement of delivery of training programmes on behalf of LEO Clare for a period of 11 months from February 2015 to December 2015. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period of 3 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligation at law. It is emphasised that the continuation of the contract beyond the 11 month period will be contingent upon the successful delivery of the initial contract(s). This document outlines the type of training programmes LEO Clare plans to run throughout Co. Clare over the coming 11 months. LEO Clare reserves the right to run or not run any of the listed training programmes as demand and budget dictates. A panel of trainers will be established to deliver the courses, workshops and mentoring programmes. Subject to budget and satisfactory performance, training and service contracts will be rolled out during the period. Qualified trainers are invited to tender. Applicants should demonstrate their understanding of the SME sector and should show that their training proposals are practically based and aimed specifically at this sector. They should also demonstrate their ability to deal with small business start-ups, developing businesses, business owners, managers etc. This tender document contains an indication of the courses currently being considered. The courses will be held at various locations around Clare. Tenderers will be responsible for booking and paying for the venues and trainers are expected to provide all training materials and have their own presentation equipment where required. Training organisations submitting a tender application are requested to fix their prices for 11 months/the duration of the contract(s). LEO Clare reserves the right to stipulate the specific dates and course times, at the time of scheduling the course.