Tender

Access to Employment - Skills Support for the Unemployed

FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

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10 Jul 2017 at 10:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Further Education Colleges have issued an invitation to tender for the "Access to Employment - Skills Support for the Unemployed" programme, aimed at delivering training and support for unemployed adults in the Lancashire LEP area. This procurement falls under the services category of education and training, with the tender period closing at 12:00 noon on 28th July 2017. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2017 and will run until 31st July 2018. Prospective bidders can submit clarification questions until 12 noon on 26th July 2017, and are advised to register to download the tender documents through the provided link.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on education and vocational training to expand their reach by partnering with local employers to deliver tailored pre-employment programmes. Companies that specialise in training services, particularly those with expertise in employability skills and vocational training, would be well-suited to apply. By engaging in this procurement, successful bidders can contribute to enhancing the employability of the local workforce while simultaneously fostering business growth in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to Employment - Skills Support for the Unemployed

Notice Description

We are looking expand our Access to Employment partnership which delivers a programme of support for adults (aged 19+) who are unemployed or 'inactive' in the Lancashire LEP area. The programme works with local employers to identify job and apprenticeship vacancies and to design bespoke pre-employment programmes to meet their skills and recruitment needs, providing employability and vocational training to help the target group to access those opportunities. This invitation to tender is for the Skills Support for the Unemployed Theme of the programme which supports adults to progress to employment. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via the correspondence tool on the website the last date for any clarification questions is Wednesday 26th july at 12 noon. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12.00 noon on the 28th July 2017, please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. To download the tender please register by following the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you have any problems please contact the In-tend help desk on Tel 0845 557 8079. Additional information: We are looking expand our Access to Employment partnership which delivers a programme of support for adults (aged 19+) who are unemployed or 'inactive' in the Lancashire LEP area. The programme works with local employers to identify job and apprenticeship vacancies and to design bespoke pre-employment programmes to meet their skills and recruitment needs, providing employability and vocational training to help the target group to access those opportunities. This invitation to tender is for the Skills Support for the Unemployed Theme of the programme which supports adults to progress to employment. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via the correspondence tool on the website the last date for any clarification questions is Wednesday 26th july at 12 noon. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12.00 noon on the 28th July 2017, please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. To download the tender please register by following the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you have any problems please contact the In-tend help desk on Tel 0845 557 8079. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1323af84-76e2-4ce2-a796-166f260ffdb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1cbc58-88c7-422c-b6ad-a285bd126ac0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 6-12 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
FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Contact Name
Louise Ashcroft
Contact Email
lashcroft@preston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01772 225192

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 8UR
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
Sharoe Green
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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