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Bespoke Pre-employment training opportunities

GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jan 2019 at 15:00

TenderAmendment

30 Oct 2018 at 15:05

Tender

30 Oct 2018 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by GWE Business West Ltd, involves inviting proposals for bespoke pre-employment training opportunities aimed at equipping up to 360 learners with essential skills for roles in the West of England Enterprise Zones. The contract, valued at £100,000 (plus VAT), is classified under training services, and the open procurement method will accept submissions until the end of the tender period on 9th November 2018. The contract itself is set to commence on 15th November 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in training and education services, as it encourages collaborative proposals from diverse stakeholders, including employers and training providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-positioned to compete, given the focus on innovative training designs tailored for local needs, which can lead to increased visibility and potential contract awards within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Bespoke Pre-employment training opportunities

Notice Description

Invitation to submit proposals for bespoke 'recruit and train' pre-employment offers in the West of England. GWE Business West Ltd (Business West) is a key player in delivering support solutions to businesses and is seeking bids from organisations to co-design and deliver bespoke pre-employment training opportunities. These opportunities form part of the Skills West programme and will equip up to 360 learners with the skills and competencies that are needed to apply for roles in the West of England Enterprise Zones and Enterprise Areas, both now and in the future. You are invited to submit a proposal (or proposals) for designing and delivering bespoke pre-recruitment training that will equip people with the skills that are needed in the West of England Enterprise Zones or Areas both now and in the future. Collaborative responses are encouraged from both employers and providers/ and or other stakeholders who operate in the region. The organisation providing the training programme does not need to be an accredited training provider. The training can be provided by an employer or another organisation with the expertise in the specified area. We are seeking to fund a number of proposals that together deliver training for up to 360 learners. The total amount of funding available is PS100,000 (plus VAT). Applicants can submit more than one proposal. Should insufficient proposals be accepted through the initial call a number of further calls will be made until the funding has been fully committed. To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document and the accompanying appendices. We welcome applicants to submit a proposal, details of which can be found on our website; https://www.businesswest.co.uk/tenders/invitation-submit-proposals-bespoke-%E2%80%98recruit-and-train%E2%80%99-pre-employment-offers-west-england

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c94557e-2e72-4792-a785-e355b03a3ccc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36533e76-61eb-43f4-8cae-33f8fac82931
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD
Contact Name
Paul Coopey
Contact Email
paul.coopey@businesswest.co.uk
Contact Phone
01275 370883

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 3RA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Pill
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABBASSA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

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