Northamptonshire County Council - Provision of 6 one day training courses for prospective and existing members of early years setting’s Management Committees.

Descriptions

NCC is seeking to purchase training delivery for six (with an option to request up to eight), 1 day courses per annum within a schedule to be agreed specifically designed for committee members with at least three courses in the Autumn funding block (September – December) when demand is at its highest, at least two courses in the Spring funding block (January – March) and 1 further course in May. Specific dates for these courses will be discussed and agreed with the successful supplier. Each course should principally cover:  - The roles and responsibilities of committee members who manage an early years childcare setting with specific emphasis on the posts of: Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. - Legal requirements of committee members - Employment issues and conflict resolution - Annual General Meetings - Prudent management - Safeguarding awareness There is an option to extend this contract for 1 year. Seven thousand pounds for minimum guaranteed 6 days training. (Please note that this is an estimate only. If your organisation submits a quote please specify your price and provide evidence to support) Expressions of Interest must be sent to Richard Ellis, email: rellis@northamptonshire.gov.uk. A request for quotation document will be sent by return and this completed document must be returned by 5pm on 5 February 2016. The deadline for clarification questions is 22 January at 5pm. Please provide a full contact name, address for correspondence and email address in your Expression of Interest and ensure that reference “Committee Training” is quoted in all correspondence.