Tender

Delivery of a national programme of Step into Work

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

27 Oct 2021 at 08:12

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Oct 2021 at 22:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education England is inviting tenders for the delivery of a national programme titled "Step into Work," aimed at facilitating employability for adults aged 19 and over receiving work-related benefits. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with quotations being accepted until 25th November 2021. This initiative, set to span three years from 10th January 2022 to 9th January 2025, falls under the "Education and training services" category and is located in England. The total contract value is estimated at £350,000, with a minimum bid requirement of £35,000. The procurement method is open, allowing for any qualified organization to apply.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for trusts, social care organisations, or collaborations with relevant experience in employability programmes, especially those targeting workforce challenges in health and social care. Businesses that can tailor their programmes to meet the needs of various communities and increase access for unemployed adults will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project can help organisations expand their portfolio and make a positive impact on local employment rates across the health and social care sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of a national programme of Step into Work

Notice Description

Health Education England (HEE) is seeking to commission the delivery of a national programme of Step into Work, an off the shelf employability programme designed by trusts or social care organisations (or collaborations) in partnership with DWP, for adults aged 19+ receiving work related benefits to support them into health and social care roles. This work forms part of the Talent for Care strategic framework with a particular focus on widening participation for unemployed adults into entry level health and social care roles. This is a continuation of the current Step Into Work national programme and we are now looking to commission a further 10 organisations (trusts, social care or collaborations) to develop, deliver and evaluate an employability programme in partnership with DWP aimed at adults aged 19+ in receipt of work-related benefits aiming to progress individuals into entry level health and social care roles. This employability programme has the ability to flex the content and delivery to enable organisations to target particular widening access and participation groups within your communities and work to solve a workforce challenge. Quotations are invited to deliver these employment programme spanning over 3 years from 2022 - 2025. Regular reports, (anonymised) data and a full evaluation will be required. Further information relating to this project can be found at HEE's e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-923270b2-de6e-4f9d-a559-f27de701ab25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2387ba1-3c03-4ed6-9d1a-5984f108e14b
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
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2022 - 9 Jan 2025 3-4 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
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4PL
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
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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