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ESF Local Flexibilities to Reduce Unemployment/Skills Training Employment Pathways (STEP) Project

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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21 May 2018 at 10:13

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds City Council is seeking to procure sub-contractors for the "ESF Local Flexibilities to Reduce Unemployment/Skills Training Employment Pathways (STEP) Project", a £9.8 million initiative aimed at providing tailored employability support to adults aged 25 and over across Leeds and Bradford. This programme is set to run from 1 January 2017 until 31 December 2019, focusing specifically on providing personalised assistance to approximately 4,236 long-term unemployed individuals, with a notable target of 1,500 within Leeds. The open procurement procedure will conclude on 7 December 2016, and businesses within the adult and education services sector, particularly those providing specialist and personal development training, are encouraged to participate in this procurement opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in adult education and skills training. With a commitment to reducing unemployment through direct engagement and support, businesses that can offer innovative training and development solutions are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful bidders will play a crucial role in facilitating sustainable employment pathways for disadvantaged groups, thereby contributing to community upliftment and their own business expansion.

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Notice Title

ESF Local Flexibilities to Reduce Unemployment/Skills Training Employment Pathways (STEP) Project

Notice Description

The STEP (Skills, Training and Employment Pathways) Project is an PS9.8m (PS2.8m for Leeds) 3 year programme that will provide tailored employability support for adults aged 25 years+ and furthest from the labour market across Leeds and Bradford. Acting as a bridge into work, this voluntary provision will offer a personalised support package to circa 4,236 long-term unemployed people in total (1,500 in Leeds) helping them to address any barriers impacting on their ability to find work, improve their skills and move into sustained employment. This specification concerns the procurement of Sub-Contractors ('Contractor(s)') to a 3 Year Framework Agreement to enable delivery of the Leeds element of the STEP Project if the application for funding is successful which will be managed exclusively by Leeds City Council ('Council').

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6950f650-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b2d326-3c41-4004-bd51-e265ddb21434
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3DL
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BLUE APPLE TRAINING

LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS

LEEDS MIND

PATH

REMPLOY

THE BRIDGE PROJECT

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