Tender

The Basic and Life Skills Project for Ashfield

ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Aug 2023 at 08:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ashfield District Council has initiated a tender for 'The Basic and Life Skills Project for Ashfield' within the education and training services category. The procurement stage is currently open, with a tender period ending on September 15, 2023, and contract period set to start on November 1, 2023, until March 31, 2025. The total contract value is £159,000. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and is aimed at supporting residents in gaining functional skills to enhance their employability and participation in the digital world.

The Basic and Life Skills Project for Ashfield, run by Ashfield District Council, presents a business growth opportunity for entities specialising in education and training services. Companies offering courses in functional skills development, digital literacy, and communication technologies are well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating, businesses can contribute to improving the residents' employability and overall quality of life, addressing the current cost-of-living challenges in the district and supporting individuals in accessing high-quality job opportunities and training options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Basic and Life Skills Project for Ashfield

Notice Description

Project Description / Summary - Basic and Life Skills Project From the 2021 Census, it was identified that 23.6% of Ashfield residents aged 16+ have declared to have no qualifications. Functional skills are essential for further studies and are applicable in most jobs. Most people need these vital skills to work, learn and contribute to society effectively. Functional skills enhance proficiency in numeracy and literacy, which is essential in daily trade and service transactions. Learning material for functional skills qualifications is based on practical and real-life situations. Developing functional skills can increase confidence and improve both work performance and productivity. The Basic and Life Skills programme's aim is to improve the stats in paragraph above, consisting of supporting residents complete functional skills courses which will allow them to take a step closer to the labour market, level up within the digital world, effectively communicate with others, and collaborate with new and emerging technologies in the workplace. The programme will act as a springboard and a key access point for residents to overcome challenges that they are facing through the current cost-of-living crisis, build resilience, improve confidence and support them in developing the skills needed to move into high quality jobs and training opportunities within the district.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f85827-b8bd-44c2-9970-71cabfff8d16
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
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
£159,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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
ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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