Tender

ESOL Provision

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LIMITED

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Tender

19 Jun 2019 at 15:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency is initiating a tender process for "ESOL Provision" as part of the Accelerate project, aimed at supporting individuals facing employment barriers in the Coventry and Warwickshire area. This procurement is classified under Education and Training Services and has a total contract value of £45,000. The tender period closes on 26 July 2019, with the contract scheduled to commence on 2 September 2019 and continue until 31 August 2020. Bidders must be prepared to offer courses in various locations, including Coventry and South Warwickshire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and basic skills courses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method follows an open procedure that allows a broad range of providers to compete. Successful bidders will play a pivotal role in helping job seekers enhance their skills and ultimately improve their employability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESOL Provision

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender: ESOL Provision - June 2019 Tender Reference: ACCP20002 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 Accelerate aims to deliver a varied and holistic programme of support for people needing help to tackle barriers to employment 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 3. Requirements The successful bidder will be required to provide ESOL and basic skills courses in English and Mathematics for Accelerate participants in a variety of venues across Coventry and Warwickshire. We require * 10 ESOL Courses at level 1 &2 * 3 Basic Maths courses (accredited) * 3 basic English courses (accredited) A minimum of 6 courses must be delivered in in South Warwickshire, a minimum of 6 in Coventry and a minimum of 3 in Nuneaton/ Bedworth. The successful bidder will be required to assess participants prior to them attending courses to ensure that the course level is appropriate. 4. Value A total of PS45,000 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 August 2020 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 training 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 - Operations Manager Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency Email: m.bygrave@cwcda.co.uk CWCDA 30A Binley

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5134ce9b-274e-459d-9520-c51597124f29
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 6-12 months
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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