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Progression from Low Pay Nov 19

WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Progression from Low Pay Nov 19", which aims to support low paid individuals in enhancing their career potential through tailored training. Classified under education and training services, this opportunity is located in Leeds City Region. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submission due by 4th December 2019. The total contract value is £400,000, with a minimum bid value of £20,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for comprehensive participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers and organisations specialising in employment services to collaborate and deliver impactful training solutions. Companies that focus on employer engagement, training development, and evaluation services will be well-positioned to succeed. Notably, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those with expertise in enhancing skills relevant to sectors such as health and social care, retail, hospitality, and logistics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Progression from Low Pay Nov 19

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) are seeking partners to deliver training which supports low paid employed individuals to progress within the workplace through access to training designed to improve and increase skill levels and enhance career potential. The Progression from Low Pay programme specifically supports employed individuals with low earnings working in sectors across Leeds City Region that typically have a low skilled workforce including health and social care, retail, hospitality and tourism and transport and logistics. WYCC will support programmes of training (with up to 40% funding contribution) that will facilitate career progression through skills support in order to provide a platform for greater earning potential and increase social mobility. The services being tendered cover: (a) Employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training; (b) Development of training and delivery; and (c) Evaluation of the training provision and lessons learned report. Applicants are expected to outline what training topics would be suitable, considering a combination of industry focused skills and complimentary workplace soft skills. Applicants will be appraised and evaluated based on the Technical Submission (60%) and Value (40%). Please note: As a result of a previous non-compliance issue, this opportunity has been re-published with revised submission dates as per below and further detailed within the Brief. Additional information: Please see Tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-593a5373-f0af-4f94-ac27-cf99714edc6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cfb632-7447-4a36-9503-7e95506f19d8
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 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
WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS3 1AA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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