# Provision of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Cumberland Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Cumberland Council](/buyers/cumberland-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Accountancy Learning
- Award value: £15,000,000
- Tender value: £15,000,000
- Award date: 18 March 2025
- Published: 2 May 2025
- Contract start: 1 April 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5212c4a2-7dc7-48ed-8369-42e58c69879e-843612
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebffeb71-f768-4384-ae38-cc3a599f3ec2

## Description

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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5212c4a2-7dc7-48ed-8369-42e58c69879e-843612)