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Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-03 - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service, managed by Central Bedfordshire Council, has recently awarded a contract titled "Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-03." This contract falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting courses to aid unemployed residents and those in low-paid jobs seeking career advancement. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 8th May 2019 and running until 31st October 2019. The tender period concluded on 15th April 2019, and the contract value is set at £28,000.

This procurement opportunity is particularly relevant for organisations that offer educational and training services, including providers of accredited and non-accredited courses. Companies that can accommodate flexible learning options, such as twilight, evening, or weekend classes, would find themselves well-positioned to respond to this tender. The awarded contract aims to support residents in overcoming employment barriers, thereby facilitating the provision of vocational and skills training that can potentially broaden the market base for service providers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-03 - AWARD

Notice Description

The Service is looking to purchase courses that complement and broaden the current curriculum for 2018-19 and is seeking to support two key groups of residents (later referred to as 'learners'): o Residents who are unemployed and looking for work. o Residents in low paid work and seeking career progression (earning below ?15,736.50 annual gross salary and who would be eligible for full funding). Courses should be aimed at supporting residents towards or into employment or with career progression. Courses can be accredited or non-accredited. Courses can support learners to overcome barriers with work or career progression. Courses can be sector specific or more general employability provision. Providers should consider access to provision with venues, days and times that support access to learning, for example by those in low paid employment or with caring responsibilities. This might include but is not limited to: Twilight courses (i.e. early evening); Evening courses; Weekend courses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29e8be8a-eba2-484b-bac7-5903f22e8b2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae27c34-f777-4312-a0c6-b12570221839
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Eleanor Thomas
Contact Email
eleanor.thomas@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EVOLVE YOUR FUTURE

QUBE QUALIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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