Tender

Seeking community-based intensive employability-support focussed projects within the Black Country

STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD

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19 Feb 2018 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD, which is seeking community-based intensive employability support projects within the Black Country. This tender, titled "Seeking community-based intensive employability-support focussed projects within the Black Country," falls under the services category and has a total allocated budget of £250,000. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the current stage is tender, with the submission deadline set for 9.00 am on Tuesday 6th March 2018. The anticipated contract period will commence on 4th June 2018 and span until 31st December 2019, focusing on innovative soft-skills and employability-related activities to address local needs within the West Midlands.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering impactful community-based services. Businesses that excel in social inclusion, employability training, and community support will be well-suited to submit proposals, as the project aims to tackle poverty and social exclusion for disadvantaged individuals. Engaging as a delivery partner not only expands the potential for financial growth but also enhances organisations' community engagement profiles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seeking community-based intensive employability-support focussed projects within the Black Country

Notice Description

Building Better Opportunities (BBO) is a multi-million pound funding programme which matches money from the European Social Fund and Big Lottery Fund to tackle poverty and social exclusion faced by the most disadvantaged people in England. Steps to Work were successful in securing funding for Project 1:4 Employment Support for Over 24's BRIDGES project, which has been live since July 2016. Through delivery of the BRIDGES project, further small areas of need have been identified within the Black Country. We are seeking an additional delivery partner with a grant allocation of PS250,000 (subject to funding being approved) to provide a programme of services within or across the Black Country, with an anticipated delivery commencement date of 4th June 2018, which include: * Community-based innovative and creative soft-skills development-related activities and/or * Community-based innovative and creative employability-related activities If you would like to apply to be one of our delivery partners, please submit your completed form via email by 9.00am Tuesday 6th March 2018. Expressions of Interest received after this time may not be considered. Further information, including selection & award criteria, an outline of the current BRIDGES programme and the Expression of Interest form is now available from the Steps to Work website www.stepstowork.co.uk Before deciding to apply for this opportunity, we strongly recommend you read the Building Better Opportunities Programme Guide and the Employment Support for Over 24's Black Country LEP project outlines on Big Lottery Fund's website: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities/black-country As well as the BBO Programme Guide: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities Notification of outcome will be received by applicants no later than Wednesday 14th March 2018 Please note, this tender opportunity is subject to funding being agreed. If you require further information please contact Steps to Work at Business.Development@stepstowork.co.uk This project is funded through Big Lottery Fund and the European Union through European Social Fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1472688-2754-4edd-b9b4-8398ad106fa9
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 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
STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1XS
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

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