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Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-06 - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2020 at 11:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully awarded the contract titled "Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-06" for education and training services, following an open procurement procedure. This contract aims to enhance the 2019-20 curriculum by providing courses targeting residents who are unemployed or seeking career progression. The contract commenced on 10 February 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2020. This important initiative is located in Bedfordshire, with an allocated budget of £78,000, and serves to uplift the local community through skill development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in educational services, particularly those focused on vocational training and upskilling programmes. Businesses that specialise in the development of courses aimed at unemployed individuals or those in low-paid employment may find this contract particularly appealing. Additionally, larger organisations with the capacity to deliver outreach and educational initiatives could effectively contribute to this valuable community project, thereby fostering their growth while making a positive difference in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-06 - AWARD

Notice Description

The Service is looking to procure courses that maintain, complement and broaden the current 2019-20 curriculum. It is seeking to support two priority 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 ?16,009.50 annual gross salary and who would be eligible for full funding).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58e7c3a7-7cd5-4652-806b-603789c3da7e
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 1-6 months
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
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

ALL DIMENSION

BEST PRACTICE PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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