Tender

Digital Futures T Level Placement Agency Services - LCC39233

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Aug 2024 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has issued an open tender under the title "Digital Futures T Level Placement Agency Services - LCC39233." This initiative aims to find a Service Provider to collaborate with the Lancashire Careers Hub and Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to establish a T Level Placement Agency covering all 14 Lancashire boroughs. The tender, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category, is active and currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 17th September 2024 and the contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 31st August 2026, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. The contract value is estimated at £160,000 and is being managed through an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their operations by engaging in a government-funded project aimed at improving technical education. The service delivery involves creating opportunities for young people through placements and apprenticeships, aligned with the "Future Workforce" theme of the Lancashire Skills and Employment Strategic Framework. Businesses specialising in educational services or those looking to enter the education sector will find this tender particularly beneficial. Leveraging this project can help in building industry connections and contributing to community development.

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Notice Title

Digital Futures T Level Placement Agency Services - LCC39233

Notice Description

"This tender seeks applications for a Service Provider to work with the Lancashire Careers Hub and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to deliver a T Level Placement Agency. The project is funded by the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) as part of the Digital Futures Accelerator Fund (secured from Sales Force Funding). The project aligns with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Strategic Framework and in particular, the theme 'Future Workforce' and aims to inspire more young people into Technical Education through increasing engagement of businesses with T Levels through placements and apprenticeship routes, post T level. The Authority is seeking a Service Provider to work with the Lancashire Careers Hub and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to deliver and develop a T Level Placement Agency that spans all 14 Lancashire boroughs. The initial Contract period will be from 1st October 2024 to 31st August 2026. There is an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to funding availability. "

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1c4a1d-bc5b-4087-b909-dcba8cd61792
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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