Award

Essential Skills Training

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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Award

01 Feb 2019 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is currently engaged in the procurement of an Essential Skills Training contract aimed at supporting operational staff with qualifications in the education and training sector. This contract, valued at £1,500,000, is part of an open procurement process and is currently in the award stage, having been awarded to Total People Ltd. The contract period is set to commence from 21 December 2018 until 21 January 2022. The tender process concluded on 5 November 2018, with the initial award notice published on 1 February 2019. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in educational services or training support. Organisations capable of delivering personalised learners' support, classroom sessions, and effective feedback mechanisms would be well-suited to compete in this market. Given the projected recruitment of approximately 2,500 learners in operational roles over the next few years, there is scope for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in this growth area, providing tailored training services to meet the operational needs of the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Essential Skills Training

Notice Description

The provider of Essential Skills will support staff to achieve these qualifications via an initial assessment process which will ascertain what current level the learner is working to in a functional skills capacity. Should the learner fall short of level 2, a support package is created to assist the learner to achieve level 2 and further levels if necessary, according to the requirements of the Apprenticeship. The initial assessment should offer a transparent and formulated process, ensuring both literacy and numeracy are assessed and that all relevant Management Information can be audited either by the MOJ or Ofsted. The Ministry of Justice anticipates that there will be substantial recruitment in operational roles over the next 3 - 5 years with an approximate number of e 2,500 learners. Therefore, the provider of Essential Skills must have the capacity to provide the appropriate service taking into account the potential volume of learners. The provider will be required to supply the following on a day to day basis:- - 1 -1 support via phone or email to the individual learner - Face to face classroom sessions - local to the learner i.e. establishment learning centre - Feedback on progress with advice and guidance on how the learner can improve - Feedback on learner progress to management - Management information when requested Additional information: More information is available at https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2473b2c8-3542-472c-988d-0afaf2ef015f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5890394-5d33-4ac3-9c2f-e1dc9679a1d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2018 - 21 Jan 2022 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOTAL PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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