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Award

14 Dec 2021 at 13:49

TenderAmendment

06 May 2021 at 13:02

TenderAmendment

08 Apr 2021 at 15:43

TenderAmendment

07 Apr 2021 at 16:18

Tender

07 Apr 2021 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is conducting a procurement process for the "Skills Framework", aimed at engaging high-quality providers to deliver skills training aligned with local employer needs. The total anticipated value of the framework over four years is approximately £160 million. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on 7 May 2021. Interested parties must register on the NEPO portal to participate. The contract period is slated to begin on 2 August 2021 and conclude on 31 July 2024, located in the North East of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses offering education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender is designed to enhance provider diversity in the skills training sector. Companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality training solutions and those aligned with employer skill demands in the Tees Valley area would be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Skills Framework

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority Group wishes to establish a Skills Framework that will enable the Combined Authority to engage with high quality and experienced providers to deliver high quality skills training provision, that is aligned to employer skills need, to those who are resident within Tees Valley. It is anticipated that the total value of the framework over the next 4 years will be circa PS160m This tender process will also include the first call-off from the contract and the call-off details can be found along with all the other tender documents at the following link. Please Note: Due to time constraints the deadline for becoming part of the framework and the first call-off contract are both 12 Noon 7 May 2021. TVCA utilising the NEPO portal (hosted by Stockton Borough Council) to conduct this tender process, potential bidders will need to be registered on the NEPO portal at www.nepoportal.org. where you will be able to express and interest and access the tender documents. The title is listed as 'TVCA-000213a - Skills Framework' under the Opportunity Id DN536317. Any clarification questions regarding the Framework or the process should be submitted via the NEPO e-tender system portal. Any questions submitted outside the portal will not be responded to

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19e56314-b2f6-4c1f-9bb7-800f029db288
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0fa1101-1e54-414f-8d32-5b4997a47a7f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6QY
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
40
Supplier Names

BACK TO WORK TRAINING LIMITED

Baltic Training Services

Bishop Auckland College

B-Skill Limited

Castleview Group Training Ltd

COMMUNICATORS TRAINING ASSOCIATES LIMITED

CTEES LIMITED

Derwentside College

Digital Telecoms Network Academy

East Durham College

Eden Training Academy Limited

Enterprise Made Simple

Gateshead College

Greatest Expectations Limited

GROUP HORIZON LIMITED

Health and Safety Training Limited

ITEC NE Ltd

J and K Training Ltd

Learning Curve Group Limited

Momentum Incorporated

New College Durham

Nordic Products and Services Ltd

North West Skills Academy Limited

NORTHERN SAFETY LIMITED

Orangebox Training Solutions

PeoplePlus Group Ltd

Realise Learning and Employment Limited

Release Potential Ltd

Solvo Vir

City of Sunderland College

System Group Limited

Three13

Training Works 4 U

Triage Central Limited

TRN (Train) Ltd

UK Skills Academy Ltd

University Centre Quayside Limited

Vision Training NE Ltd

Woodspeen Training Limited

Workers' Educational Association

Further Information

Notice Documents

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