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PROVISION OF SEMLEP BUILDING BETTER OPPORTUNITIES - SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT

LUTON COUNCIL

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04 Jul 2022 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of SEMLEP Building Better Opportunities - Supporting Employment" project, aimed at assisting over 2,300 unemployed individuals within the South East Midlands region, including Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, and Northamptonshire. This tender, classified under education and training services (CPV code 80000000), had an overall value of £50,000 and was part of a project financed by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund. The procurement method was identified as 'Other' and the contract period spans from 16 June 2022 to 31 July 2023. The tender was published on 3 May 2022, with a submission deadline of 25 May 2022.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on education and training services, particularly those skilled in employment support and integration services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can contribute unique local insights and tailored support solutions. Companies specialising in adult education, community engagement, and workforce development may find this tender well-aligned with their services, providing a pathway to expand their outreach and impact in the region.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF SEMLEP BUILDING BETTER OPPORTUNITIES - SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT

Notice Description

1.1. Luton Borough Council is looking to engage qualified organisations to quote for the provision of SEMLEP BUILDING BETTER OPPORTUNTIES - SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT Luton Council is the Lead Accountable Body for the SEMLEP (South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership) BBO project which is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund. The project has been running across the SEMLEP region since 2016. The project aims to support more than 2300 unemployed and economically inactive people to overcome barriers to employment in the whole of the SEMLEP area including: Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire. We would like to bring some new partners into the programme in order to help support more SEMLEP residents. The project aims to tackle worklessness to raise the aspirations of people and communities, and to support participants to overcome barriers, increase confidence and move into, or nearer to, paid employment (depending on their starting point)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e02d765c-13a4-4283-a45d-00ae914c7423
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

AUTISM BEDFORDSHIRE

DAVID PALFREMAN ASSOCIATES

DIVERSE FM COMMUNITY MEDIA & TRAINING

EVOLVE YOUR FUTURE

FUTURE WOLVERTON

TALKBACK

WOMEN TALK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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