FUTURE FUNDING PROGRAMME

1. Title: FUTURE FUNDING PROGRAMME2. Awarding Authority: Libraries Connected, GB Email: iain.moore@librariesconnected.org.uk. Web: 3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: The Awarding Authority is seeking a training and skills development organisation to develop and deliver a core commercial skills development programme for public libraries.We are seeking organisations that can demonstrate their ability to support library leaders to develop the skills to generate income within a public sector and public service ethos.This invitation to tender specifies the requirements for the delivery of this core commercial skills development programme for public libraries.Future funding is an Arts Council England funded programme delivered by Libraries Connected. Its goal is to support public libraries to develop skills, abilities and knowledge necessary to take a proactive approach to diversifying and increasing their income.Full details are can be downloaded in the pack below5. CPV Code(s): 80500000, 805210006. NUTS code(s): UKI, UKI4, UKI417. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: London, Inner London – East, Hackney And Newham.8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: BudgetA maximum of £54,000 is available for this project inclusive of VAT and all contractors’ expenses. Thisshould include delivery of all the following components:Virtual sessions, content and all costs associated with the platforms to facilitate thisOnline modules, content and all costs associated with the platforms to facilitate thisAny face to face sessions planned and the hiring of venues and equipment, refreshments etcRecruitment and paying expert speakers where appropriateData gathering and monitoring to feed into the external evaluation.Libraries Connected will pay general administration to get the programme up and running, ProgrammeBoard costs, external evaluation costs and the costs of launch and of a closing conference if it is safe to goahead with that10. Deadline for receipt of tender proposals 28.9.2020 (12:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit: 12. Other information: Please refer the website above for documentationActivity Time PeriodInvitation to tender to seek course providerExpression of interest from library services August – September 2020Appointment of successful course provider September / October2020Recruitment and allocation of Cohorts 1 and 2 September / October2020Programme Delivery for Cohorts 1 and 2 October 2020 –September 2021Mid Programme Review 1 March 2021Recruitment and allocation of Cohorts 3 and 4 Feb / March 2021Programme Delivery for Cohorts 3 and 4 April 2021 – March 2022Mid Programme Review 2 October 2022Final Programme Review March 2022Invitation to tender sent out: 1st September 2020Deadline for proposals: noon, 28th September 2020Possible interviews: 6th October 2020Appointment and initiation: 12th October 2020# funding opportunity