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Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is running a procurement process for the Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme. The programme aims to provide employment and skills support to help individuals get back into work or progress in their careers. The contract value is £2,060,000 exclusive of VAT with potential extensions beyond the initial 12-month period. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 11th December 2023. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract period running from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers in the vocational training and adult education sectors to engage with Suffolk County Council. Businesses that specialise in delivering employment and skills support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The tender process offers the chance for these businesses to contribute to supporting individuals in Suffolk to access employment opportunities and advance in their careers.

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Notice Title

Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme - AWARD

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council went out to tender for the provision of Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme. With the closure of European Social Fund projects and the increasing need for supporting local people into work, or progressing in their careers, using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Suffolk County Council (SCC) have been commissioned by Suffolk District and Borough Councils (Babergh District Council, East Suffolk Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Mid Suffolk District Council and West Suffolk Council) to appoint a Single Service Delivery Provider or Group with a 'Lead Operator' to deliver employment and skills support to those who need support to get back into/or progress in work. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS2,060,000 exclusive of VAT. Please note that funding has been agreed for the 12 month contract period, potential additional funding may be made available to extend the contract beyond the initial 12 month contract period. This open procurement with negotiation complies with the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea1341c0-9d30-47a2-bda8-1fece6ea9aed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,029,998 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

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