Supply Chain Support

Tender description

Background and aims We have a need to procure a pool of providers to deliver supply chain support to Cumbrian SMEs as part of intensive business support programmes aimed at enhancing their growth, competitiveness and profitability. We are looking for providers able to offer a combination of supply chain specific workshops/seminars, 1-2-1 advice and support development and delivery of online activities. Proposals are welcome from individuals and from organisations. Specific requirements We are looking for providers able to offer a combination of supply chain specific workshops/seminars and 1-2-1 advice and support development and delivery of online activities to support businesses to develop and enhance their supply chains and/or gain entry to/more business in supply chains locally, nationally and internationally. This includes work in relation to large businesses to increase the representation of Cumbrian SMEs within their supply chains. Topics could include, for example (this list is not exhaustive): • Supply chain development • Procurement • Bidding, including related presentations • Gaining accreditations and certifications (SALSA, ISO, etc.) • Quality assurance • Demonstrating buyer requirements such as Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Sustainability and Social Value • Implementing effective business processes Support requirements cover the range of sectors (food & drink, nuclear, specialist manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, agri-business, services, etc.) both ERDF eligible and non ERDF eligible businesses. In relation to workshops/seminars we are looking here for an indication of the sort of topics you could offer - specific workshops/seminars will then be agreed and worked up in line with identified needs and opportunities.