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ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in Stoke-On-Trent & Staffordshire LEP area

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

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Award

11 Jan 2017 at 16:22

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Skills Funding Agency, which is looking to engage organisations for an ESF funded initiative aimed at supporting individuals who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) within the Stoke-On-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area. The tender, titled "ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in Stoke-On-Trent & Staffordshire LEP area," classified under adult and other education services, is currently complete. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure, with a contract value of approximately £6,499,500. The original tender period ended on 18 January 2016, while the contract commenced on 14 April 2016 and extends to 31 March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and vocational training services, particularly those that cater to individuals in the NEET demographic, including apprenticeships and skills training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to respond, provided they have been registered with the Skills Funding Agency and indicated interest in delivering relevant services in the specified LEP area. With government backing and European Social Fund (ESF) support, this contract could be pivotal for businesses looking to expand their reach and impact within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in Stoke-On-Trent & Staffordshire LEP area

Notice Description

To procure the services of organisations to deliver activity to support individuals who are NEET on behalf of The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills acting through the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) for delivery in Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund (ESF) to support individuals who are NEET or in danger of becoming NEET identified in the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area mentioned above. Additional information: It should be noted that the SFA uses its own e-tendering portal provided as a managed service and that is the only means that responses to this ITT will be allowed Only organisations which successfully passed the June 2015 refresh of the SFA Register of Training Organisations will be invited to this tender . They also must have indicated in their submission to this refresh that they were interested in delivering in this LEP are , were interested in delivering provision to individuals identified as NEET 15-24and passed delivery of education and training and selecting the following options: * 16-18 Apprenticeships * 19-23 Apprenticeships * Traineeships * Skills for Life * Pre-employment training * Community Learning * ESOL * Skills support for the unemployed Candidates passing delivery of Information, advice and guidance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14803c55-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7346c1e8-e967-449e-9c6d-292d6b0991dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,499,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,499,483 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2016 - 30 Mar 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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