Tender

Provision of (2) Partner services for (BBO) Berkshire programme

FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

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Tender

23 Feb 2018 at 15:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Further Education Colleges in the United Kingdom are initiating a tender process for the "Provision of (2) Partner services for (BBO) Berkshire programme" (WEA 45), part of the Building Better Opportunities initiative funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in education and training services. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with the submission deadline for Expressions of Interest and Invitations to Tender set for noon on 16th March 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd April 2018, spanning until 2nd December 2019, with offers accepted via an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education and social services, particularly those with expertise in family support and employment assistance. Companies that excel in delivering comprehensive casework, coordinating service provisions, and monitoring progress through innovative tracking tools would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this initiative not only allows businesses to contribute to crucial social programmes but can also enhance their visibility and reputation within the sector, ultimately fostering growth and new partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of (2) Partner services for (BBO) Berkshire programme

Notice Description

Provision of Partner services for Big Lottery Fund Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Berkshire programme Workers' Educational Association Contract Reference Number WEA 45 The Big Lottery Fund in England has launched a new grant programme called Building Better Opportunities (BBO). This is a joint programme of European funding (European Social Fund) and our lottery money. The investment is focusing on supporting people into employment. We want to support all applicants to Building Better Opportunities with good practice information about how to help people into employment. We believe that information already exists, but is not easily accessible. We want this brought together into a single, engaging, plain English resource for BBO applicants. Partnership requirement The project will require highly skilled case-workers to take long-term responsibility for: - assessing the needs of individual families, - coordinating the service provision for those families, - assisting families to access services, and - monitoring the progress that families make using a purpose-designed outcome tracking tool We are inviting organisations who would like to join our partnership to deliver services relating to the above, to complete and submit our Expression of Interest (EOI) & Invitation to tender (ITT) which you can download via e sourcing portal In-tend. We will only accept electronically completed forms. If you would like to apply to be one of our delivery partners, please submit your completed form Noon, 16th March 2018 EOI and ITT received after this time may not be considered. Before beginning your EOI we recommend you review the BBO programme guide and the relevant Berkshire project outlines on the Big Lottery Funds Website, as follows: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities As well as the Building Better Opportunities Programme Guide: https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities/thames-valley-berkshire Additional information is included in the Big Lottery Funds 'Guide to Delivering European Funding': https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities/guide-to-delivering-european-funding This project is funded through Big Lottery Fund and the European Union through European Social Fund. Additional information: The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system IN-TEND. To view any opportunities or to express interest in a tender please follow the on-screen commands. Registration is free and all tender advertisements and responses can be carried out via the (In-tend) FE Supplier Website. To register, please visit: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you require any assistance please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. The following file path will take you to the relevant area of IN-TEND https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/Home Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project, WEA 45 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-835319f8-4566-482b-b4f9-99b675f03a74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b0463e-f4f8-44d2-822e-2711b50d634f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2018 - 2 Dec 2019 1-2 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
FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 4XW
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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