Tender

Adult Skills Programme 20/21 - Round 2

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2020 at 09:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Adult Skills Programme 20/21 - Round 2," which falls under the industry category of adult and other education services. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 9th October 2020. The contract is valued at £50,000, with a minimum value of £10,000, and it will begin on 1st November 2020, lasting until 30th June 2021. The focus of the programme is on enhancing employability and catering to communities impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly in the West Midlands region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and vocational training services, particularly those that can provide tailored learning programmes aligned with local employment needs. Companies equipped to deliver training in areas such as security, logistics, warehousing, and digital media would be well-suited to compete. By engaging with the Adult Skills Programme, providers can help address skills gaps in the community while fostering their business growth through collaboration in a vital public service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Skills Programme 20/21 - Round 2

Notice Description

Adult Skills Programme 2020-2021 The Adult Skills Programme must meet the needs of the diverse population of the area and tackle some of the challenges Sandwell faces whilst recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular in increasing employability, up-skilling and employment support targeted at communities in greatest need. Wider adult learning opportunities have a vital role to play in promoting inclusion, improving health outcomes, and in engaging and building capacity in local communities, and supporting and building stronger families. The principal purpose of the Adult Education Budget is to engage and provide adults with skills and learning needed to access employment, apprenticeships or further learning. The Adult Education Budget also enables providers to offer more tailored programmes of learning, which do not need a qualification, to help those who are furthest from learning or the workplace. All funded provision also has to take account of the employment and skills priorities of the West Midlands Combined Authority; these currently include focusing on skills, employability and well-being to enable as many people as possible to benefit from the new and higher value jobs that are created. As such, the subcontracting offer for the academic year 2020/21 has been tailored to meet the following priorities; - Security - Logistics - Warehousing - Digital Media Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service (SAFL) are requesting applications from high quality providers for the delivery of learning programmes under these priorities for Sandwell residents. Please Note : It is essential that applicants read the specification in full as only courses outlined in Annexe A of the specification and guidance document will be eligible for funding. Additional information: Please refer to the specification and guidance document before submitting your application. All requested documents must be attached the submission. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45346f43-3076-4d24-a4ad-e4a913287f78
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EX
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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