Tender

Conversion Skills - Women Into STEM, Embracing Diversity

WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges is currently seeking applications for a tender titled "Conversion Skills - Women Into STEM, Embracing Diversity". This initiative falls within the education and training services category and is located in West Yorkshire, with delivery addresses including various UK regions and overseas territories. The procurement method is open, and the tender is currently in the active stage, which has a submission deadline of 31st October 2018. The contract period will commence on 1st December 2018 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2019. The total value of the contract is estimated at £100,000, aimed specifically at enhancing the skills of women pursuing careers in STEM fields.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on training and education, particularly those that specialise in developing conversion courses for women in STEM disciplines. Organizations that have experience in creating training programmes aimed at increasing participation and skill levels in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will find this tender particularly relevant. Both small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is supportive of diverse providers committed to addressing the skills gap in these critical sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conversion Skills - Women Into STEM, Embracing Diversity

Notice Description

WYCC values the relationship and support for collaborative working, and wants to invite applications from organisations that are committed to working in partnership to deliver quality training which meets the Leeds City Region skills agenda. To meet the aim of building and strengthening a skilled workforce, WYCC is seeking skilled training providers (referred to as the "Applicants" from here on) to retrain and support career progression and transitions for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations . This commission is for services to develop and deliver Conversion Courses (training) that will help women to progress into and within STEM occupations. The aims of this training are to: Increasing the skills levels (through training) of employed women from the existing level to the next level up, to encourage progression in employment; Increasing the volumes of women within STEM occupations, particularly at level 2 and above, with a focus is on raising the bar on higher level skills; Train women in their pursuit of careers in STEM occupations; Develop individuals who, upon completion, are ready to progress in STEM occupations; and Demonstrate that the use of women in STEM training will start to tackle the supply and demand mismatch. Additional information: Please refer to the Commissioning Brief and accompanying Application Documents Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da6da05c-a05c-4a80-8337-1de2428d05ab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES
Contact Name
Georgia Williams
Contact Email
georgia.williams@westyorkshirecolleges.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0113 3861862

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST YORKSHIRE
Postcode
LS2 8BL
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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