PARTNERSHIP PROCESS

As one of the leading not for profit providers of welfare to work, education and advice services nationally, CDG understands the paramount importance and value of working in partnership to secure the best possible outcomes for our customers.

We are fully committed to working with organisations that can deliver a high quality and responsive service to customers, local employers, stakeholders and local communities.

CDG’s partnership application process consists of three stages.

Stage One: Completion of CDG’s Standard Expression of Interest (EOI) Form. This form evaluates each potential partner’s basic delivery experience, quality of service and financial standing.

Partners who pass CDG’s minimum requirements will be entered onto CDG’s Partnership Framework. Partners on the framework will be able to apply for a range of tendering opportunities, and will not need to submit the information on the Standard EOI again for a year. Each partner’s Standard EOI will need to be updated annually.

Stage Two: Completion of a Contract Specific Application Form. Partners will need to complete a specific application form for each new tender opportunity.

The application form will examine in detail each partner’s sector specific expertise, geographical expertise and coverage, track record, proposed delivery methodology, ability to achieve contractual outcomes and value for money for each tender opportunity.

Stage Three: If a partner’s Contract Specific Application Form is successful, they will progress to partnership negotiations with CDG.

CDG’s standard EOI form can be found here. Completed forms will need to be returned to development@cdguk.org. Any questions about our partnership process can also be directed to this address.