Tender

European Social Fund - Adult Education

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY

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Tender

18 Dec 2018 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority is seeking tenders for the "European Social Fund - Adult Education" project, aimed at enhancing labour market participation and developing workforce skills in the United Kingdom, specifically in London. This procurement is classified under the services category and includes various educational and training services, such as adult and youth education and staff training services. The open tender will be active until 22nd February 2019, with an estimated contract value of approximately £59,500,000 over a four-year period, commencing on 1st August 2019 and concluding on 31st July 2023.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on delivering education and training services, particularly those that specialise in skills development for unemployed adults and youth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies that can provide innovative training solutions, career guidance, and counselling services will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, promoting business growth through the expanding demand for effective employment and skills services.

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Notice Title

European Social Fund - Adult Education

Notice Description

The European Social Fund (ESF) aims to increase labour market participation, promote social inclusion and develop the skills of the workforce. In London, ESF will support the London Economic Action Partnership's three skills and employment themes: promoting sustainable employment and progression, ensuring individuals and employers are better informed on skills and employment and encouraging businesses' growth. Procured using a modified Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime, the contracts will deliver a mix of youth and adult skills and employment services to support unemployed adults and young people through training and sustained jobs, and to help employed people on low pay to progress in work through skills development. The estimated total value of these contracts is around 59,500,000 GBP over four years. The Greater London Authority's budget is indicative and subject to confirmation from the Managing Authority for the England ESF Programme (Department for Work and Pensions).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec72fc7-c9a1-43d9-ab56-63d653551c92
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

80000000 - Education and training services

80310000 - Youth education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80511000 - Staff training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80533100 - Computer training services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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