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Dearne Area Council: Assisting Employment and Skills

EU SUPPLY LIMITED

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21 Jan 2025 at 08:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Dearne Area Council: Assisting Employment and Skills," conducted by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, has reached the award stage as of 21 January 2025. This contract, valued at approximately £104,971.72, focuses on providing adult and other education services, specifically aimed at assisting residents in gaining ICT qualifications and employability support within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The process followed an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4 December 2024, and the contract period set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in adult education, training services, and career guidance. The project's focus on ICT skills and employability support makes it ideal for businesses that can provide customised educational solutions or have expertise in facilitating career development programmes. The contract's compatibility with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) further broadens the potential for diverse business participation and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dearne Area Council: Assisting Employment and Skills

Notice Description

The Dearne Area Council is looking to establish a contract with a provider to assist residents in gaining ICT qualifications and be provided with employability support. This service is to be based in the Dearne Area of the Borough.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205d774a-41b8-449f-9582-36d715a90455
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,971 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EU SUPPLY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEARNE ELECTRONIC COMMUNITY VILLAGE

Further Information

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