Tender

The Employer Support Package

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

12 Jul 2019 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently conducting a public procurement process for "The Employer Support Package" under the industry category of Education and training services. This open tender is set in London, with a total estimated value of £200,000. The tender period will close on 7th August 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 20th September 2019, lasting until 31st July 2020. The procurement will employ an open procedure above the threshold, welcoming bids from both individual suppliers and consortia.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in delivering educational support services, particularly those offering guidance, training materials, and direct support to employers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on tailored assistance and the provision of resources such as e-learning materials and hands-on workshops, which can enhance their service offerings and market reach.

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Notice Title

The Employer Support Package

Notice Description

The procurement will be conducted using the open procurement procedure, light touch regime. Bids can be either from individual suppliers or consortia. The requirements are summarised as follows: A suite of guidance, tools and training materials. A suite of online guidance; e-learning materials; case studies, podcasts and videos. Workshops, presentations and webinars that include significant route-specific elements. Direct 'hands-on' support. We envisage introducing tiered support for employers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4697371e-940d-43ed-beed-8bc4194e254c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae941f6-1e1c-4e4d-bee8-d1db425412ed
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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