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EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND PROVISION 2014-2020 IP 1.1 SUPPLY OF SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently seeking tenders for the "European Social Fund Provision 2014-2020 IP 1.1 Supply of Skills Support for the Unemployed." This initiative, classified under education and training services, aims to provide support to unemployed individuals aged 16 and over, helping them participate in educational programmes and transition to sustained employment. The procurement process is at the open tender stage, ending on 2nd October 2019, with a potential contract start date of 1st December 2019, lasting until 31st July 2021. The estimated budget for this project is £495,000 and is designed for delivery in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education, training, and support services, particularly those capable of delivering individualised learning programmes. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the process is open to diverse suppliers. Companies with expertise in workforce development, transition services, and education are well-positioned to submit competitive bids, potentially expanding their reach in the public sector and enhancing their impact in supporting the unemployed population.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND PROVISION 2014-2020 IP 1.1 SUPPLY OF SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Notice Description

The activities will support unemployed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to overcome identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained employment. The provision will be offered through a single Lot of activity at Investment Priority (IP) and LEP level, we intend to enter in to two Contracts for transitional and more developed, a single Contract for each of the areas within this lot (York, North Yorkshire & East Riding - Transitional and York, North Yorkshire & East Riding - More Developed) with the Applicant who submits the most economically advantageous tender for this Lot. The precise value and scope of the Lot is still to be agreed with individual Local Enterprise Partnerships and their ESIF Committees and therefore the estimated value is based upon expressions of interest from LEPs and could be subject to change. Additional information: The ESF is part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme for England in 2014 to 2020. The European Commission (EC) owns these programmes and sets the Europe-wide ESF Programme requirements. The EC governs this Programme through its rules and regulations. In England, the Department for Work and Pensions Managing Authority manages this. The Managing Authority will deliver the Programme's priorities in England to increase labour market participation, promote social inclusion and develop the skills of the potential and existing workforce. The ESF is designed to increase sustainable economic and social inclusion in the European Union, by helping people who have difficulties finding work, and improving the skills of the workforce. You can access an overview of the Programme on GOV.UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-519248ef-5a5f-4bc8-912f-9d2c0813c0c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b2949a-f9ff-45b2-92fe-f43813514922
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
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 1-2 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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