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NTCA Flexible Procurement Agreement for Post 16 Skills Framework

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2022 at 14:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) is inviting tenders for the 'NTCA Flexible Procurement Agreement for Post 16 Skills Framework'. This procurement is aimed at a wide range of organisations and providers, including FE Colleges, independent training organisations, and VCSE organisations. The estimated total value of the Framework is £132m, and the tender period ends on 16th December 2022. The contract period is set to start on 1st March 2023 and end on 29th February 2024. The procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category and is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for organisations involved in adult education and skills training. Businesses that offer Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs, Skills Bootcamps, and other innovative skills programs would be well-suited to compete. The NTCA's goal is to enhance the region's skills and training provision, reduce duplication, and support disadvantaged communities. The procurement process aims to secure providers across 7 Lots, including funding for adult skills, technical bootcamps, and workforce training, providing a platform for business growth and collaboration in the skills sector.

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Notice Title

NTCA Flexible Procurement Agreement for Post 16 Skills Framework

Notice Description

Post 16 Flexible Procurement Framework The Adult Education Budget (AEB) for the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) was devolved to NTCA for delivery from 1st August 2020. Additional skills funding has been delegated from the Department of Education (DfE) to the NTCA. This funding comprises of 'Free Courses for Jobs' and 'Technical Bootcamp' funding. NTCA also receive funding to deliver the Government's 'Multiply' programme - an adult numeracy maths focussed programme funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and in two years' time we will be commissioning the 'People and Skills' element of UKSPF. NTCA's Investment Fund also support Skills Programmes and learning activities to support our wider projects and investments. NTCA's funding for Skills provides the opportunity to join up the regions skills and training offer, reduce duplication and make sure we are reaching those communities most disadvantaged. In order to achieve this, we are launching a Post 16 Flexible Procurement Framework and inviting a wide range of organisations and providers of skills including FE Colleges, independent training organisations, VCSE organisations and other stakeholders including employer providers to tender for a place on the Framework. The Flexible Procurement Framework will be utilised to procure providers for devolved funding and other funding streams that NTCA has access to for Skills. We aim to secure packages of provision across 7 Lots that will include: Lot 1: Devolved Adult Skills Fund (Adult Education Budget) Lot 2: Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Lot 3: Skills Bootcamps Lot 4: UKSPF People & Skills and Multiply Lot 5: Skills for Growth Lot 6: Place and Innovation Lot 7: Skills Support for the Workforce The estimated total value of the Flexible Procurement Framework (across Lots 1 to 7 inclusive) is PS PS132m. This sum is calculated by PS33m for the Term, PS33m for a potential 1st 12-month extension, PS33m for a potential 2nd 12-month extension and PS33m for potential 3rd 12-month extension. (Note: Whilst the Buyer in the Contact Details is listed as "North Tyneside Council", this entry is system generated. For the avoidance of doubt, the Buyer in this case is the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA). North Tyneside Council are conducting this procurement on NTCA's behalf.) https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2c69e97d-b861-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65cae76a-8204-4a81-9021-5c2cb8f0af0c
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£132,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 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
NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

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Notice Documents

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