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Sector Specific 16-18 Funding opportunity for 2024-25 - Plumbing

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

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Award

28 Jan 2025 at 10:59

Award Notice
Tender

31 May 2024 at 08:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertford Regional College (HRC) has appointed CK Assessment & Training for the Sector Specific 16-18 Funding opportunity for 2024-25 within the plumbing sector. This procurement process was focused on innovative study programs for young people aged 16-19, aiming to deliver training compliant with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) regulations. The contract, valued at £542,772, will ensure delivery within 10 miles of the college's campuses and must be completed by 31st July 2025. The procurement, classified under Vocational Training Services (CPV id: 80530000), is part of the "light touch regime" and has involvement criteria aimed at SMEs and VCSEs. The initial tender process concluded on 14th June 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs with a strong track record in vocational training. Businesses that can provide innovative, aligned training programs and meet ESFA funding regulations are well-suited to compete. By participating, companies can expand their service offerings and secure substantial contracts. The focus on education and skill development offers the chance to contribute to youth employment and career readiness, amplifying the impact and reach of successful bidders in the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sector Specific 16-18 Funding opportunity for 2024-25 - Plumbing

Notice Description

Hertford Regional College (HRC) intends to appoint a provider with relevant experience and a proven track record to deliver innovative programmes of study training within the plumbing sector. The contract will be for the delivery of learning against the funding the college receives from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for the training of young people aged 16-19 up to a maximum of 95 individuals. Delivery must meet the regulations outlined in the ESFA Funding Rules, including personal development through tutorials and access to work experience opportunities. The provider should focus on progression outcomes for learners and ensure provision, even at lower levels, is clearly aligned to the destination curriculum model as well as supporting the College's rationale for subcontracting which can be found on our website https://www.hrc.ac.uk/about-hrc/partnerships-and-subcontractors Delivery must take place within 10 miles of either college campus in line with current regulations regarding distance subcontracting, all delivery should be completed by 31/07/2025. This procurement is being run under the "light touch regime" and within the timescales set out in the attachments below. To participate in this procurement you must complete and submit the volumes and values spreadsheet and the procurement questionnaire located in the attachments to subcontracting@hrc.ac.uk Please note that Due Diligence checks must be completed, and a required assessment outcome achieved prior to any contract award. HRC will invite shortlisted providers completing this procurement exercise to undertake Due Diligence in line with the timescales set out in the attachments. HRC reserves the right not to award a contract based on the outcome of Due Diligence checks. Any incomplete or incorrectly completed submissions may be deemed non-compliant, and as a result you may be unable to proceed further in the procurement process. Contract award will be subject to a management fee of 20% and HRC reserves the right not to award contracts based on procurement question responses that score less than 150/300. We reserve the right to add weighting of 50% to question 1 of the procurement questionnaire, should it be required, to determine the most appropriate provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cbc4f71-7315-4212-95d9-58d9c832af1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ab57d7-defc-4907-8647-3efbf87176ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,085 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£542,772 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARE
Postcode
SG12 9JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Ware Priory
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CK ASSESSMENT & TRAINING

Further Information

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