Tender

TfL 95790 - TfL Employability Programmes

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Tender

13 Dec 2021 at 08:46

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Dec 2021 at 18:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is currently inviting tenders for the "TfL Employability Programmes", aimed at enhancing the employability of disadvantaged groups affected by the pandemic. This open procurement process seeks to establish a framework of providers through two distinct lots: Lot 1 focuses on individuals with no or limited work experience, while Lot 2 is for those with significant work experience but who have been out of work for an extended period. Key dates include the tender submission deadline, which is set for 12:00 Noon on 12th January 2022, and contract commencement is expected on 19th January 2022, continuing until 18th January 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly in the area of education and training services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in employment services, training, and recruitment, especially those with experience working with disadvantaged communities or in partnership with charities and social enterprises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the programme aims to create impactful and socially significant employment pathways. Businesses that are adept at providing tailored training solutions and deliver social value initiatives will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfL 95790 - TfL Employability Programmes

Notice Description

Skills & Employment is a function within TfL's Diversity, Inclusion and Talent directorate and are responsible for the design and delivery of talent pipelines such as apprenticeships, graduate schemes, employability programmes and initiatives in line with the Mayor's Skills for Londoner's Strategy and aligned to government skills policies. The employability programmes provide work readiness skills and opens doors to employment to some of the most disadvantaged groups in society; helping them to become work ready through partnerships with charities, delivery partners and business stakeholders that enables them to develop employability skills and experiences. Additionally, individuals who fall into these groups have been disproportionately impacted by the current pandemic and now face even greater barriers to employment. The primary purpose of the employability programmes is to equip the learners with the relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to attain sustained employment as part of a wider social value not necessarily for the benefit of TfL. TfL is a seeking to establish a framework with 2 Lots of providers to deliver the programme. Lot 1 - Ways into Work - those with no or limited work experience Lot 2 - Routes back to work - for those with significant work experience but have been out of the workplace for a period of time The tender process will be managed on TfL's e-tendering portal ProContract. If you wish to participate in this tender process, view the full tender documents and submit a bid, please register on: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Tenders Submission Date: 12:00 Noon Wednesday 12th January 2022 Tender clarification deadline Wednesday 05 January 2022 The above dates are subject to change Should you require any additional guidance and help on how to use the Portal please contact the Portal's Supplier Helpdesk by email: ProContractSuppliers@ProActis.com Additional information: PIN with Market sounding Questionnaire Publication reference: 2021/S 000-014600 Publication date: 25 June 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/605e7c02-939b-48c2-8f08-082557f57f8a
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2022 - 18 Jan 2026 4-5 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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