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ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in West of England LEP area

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jan 2017 at 16:33

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in West of England LEP area" is being managed by the Skills Funding Agency. This initiative focuses on delivering education and vocational training services specifically aimed at individuals who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) within the South West of England. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1st August 2016 and ending on 30th March 2018. The total contract value is approximately £1,713,275 GBP, and responses to this tender needed to be submitted by 25th January 2016 through a selective procurement method via the SFA's e-tendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for educational and vocational training organisations, particularly those that have previously registered with the Skills Funding Agency and have expressed interest in delivering services in the West of England LEP area. Businesses specialising in apprenticeships, community learning, and skills support for the unemployed will find this contract particularly relevant. Suppliers that can provide comprehensive support services for NEET individuals aged 15-24 and demonstrate experience in delivering high-quality educational programmes are well-positioned to compete effectively for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in West of England 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 West of England 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-b5fd17-1bfe0196-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4ae793-f752-4936-81fb-a22db1edf6e1
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
£1,714,275 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,713,787 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNDIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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