Tender

Basic Skills Provision

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LIMITED

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Tender

19 Jun 2019 at 12:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency Limited is seeking tenders for the "Basic Skills Provision" project, aimed at delivering accredited vocational skills training in the education and training services sector. This tender is currently in the active stage and is set to conclude on 25th July 2019. The successful bidder will commence operations by 2nd September 2019 and will be funded until the project’s end date of 31st March 2022. The total budget available for this contract is £101,000, funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund as part of the Building Better Opportunities Programme, based in Coventry and Warwickshire, West Midlands.

This opportunity allows businesses, particularly those with experience in vocational training and education services, to contribute to the professional development of economically inactive individuals and the unemployed. Organisations with the capacity to deliver online training in areas such as Food Safety, Customer Service, and Health & Safety would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will not only fulfil a critical community service but also have the potential to enhance their reputation and expand their market reach within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Basic Skills Provision

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender: Accelerate Basic Skills Provision - June 2019 Tender Reference: ACCP20001 1. Introduction The Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency (CDA) is the lead partner of a local partnership which is delivering the Accelerate project. These contracts have been funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund and are part of the Building Better Opportunities Programme CDA are looking for a programme partner who could support the delivery of online accredited vocational skills facilitation across Coventry and Warwickshire 2. Background to Tender The project has been delivering advice, guidance, confidence building, skills enhancements, barrier breaking and work experience to over 1000 unemployed or economically inactive people in Coventry and Warwickshire since July 2016, helping participants to overcome barriers and move towards and into employment. More information about the project can be found at www.accelerate.org.uk The project is funded to run until March 31st 2022. 3. Requirements The successful bidder will be required to employ and manage an online training facilitator who will support Accelerate participants with online accredited vocational training on a group or one to one basis in a variety of venues across Coventry and Warwickshire. The position would be a minimum 20 hours a week post and the facilitator will be required to evidence the participants progress. Courses must include: Food Safety & Hygiene, level 1 & 2 Customer Services Knowledge, level 1& 2 Manual Handling, level 1 Health & Safety, level 2 Infection Prevention & Control, level 1 Computers & Internet for Beginner's Certificate 4. Value A total of PS101,000 is available for this contract. This includes staff costs plus additional costs such as course units. The project allows a maximum 15% of total salary costs towards indirect costs (no evidence required) We are looking for an organisation who will be able to begin work no later than 2nd September 2019 and will deliver until 31st March 2022. 5. Selection Criteria Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria * Successful track record of working on similar contracts * The extent to which the proposal meets the contract requirements * Value for money All tenders will be scored. Delivery to the specification will contribute towards 70% of the score, 20% towards previous experience and 10% towards Value for money. 6. Response Tenders should include information about how you would approach the vocational training support and your experience delivering similar activity in the past. Please also provide a breakdown of your costs (i.e. number of staff days, materials budget etc.) Please provide contact details of two suitable referees who can be contacted prior to the award of the tender. All tenders should quote the tender reference in the subject heading and be provided in writing and emailed to: Mandy Bygrave

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21f7f900-b1c7-4178-b7c3-22ead4869cb0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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
£101,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 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
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 1JA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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