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Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-08 - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has recently concluded the procurement process for the "Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service" under the contract ID CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-08. This initiative falls within the education and training services sector and aimed to enhance the existing curriculum to support residents during challenging times. The tender period ended on 16th November 2020, with the contract established from 11th January 2021 to 31st October 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and involved a total contract value of £25,000, awarded on 23rd December 2020.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in courses for unemployed individuals and those seeking career advancements. Companies with expertise in delivering training and support services can benefit greatly from this contract, which aims to bolster the employability and career prospects of vulnerable residents. Firms looking to expand their footprint in the Bedfordshire area should consider engaging in similar public procurement projects, as they are well-suited to enhance community resilience and contribute to local workforce development.

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Notice Title

Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-08 - AWARD

Notice Description

The Service is looking to procure courses that maintain, complement and broaden the current 2020-21 curriculum and support residents in these unprecedented times. It is seeking to support two priority groups of residents (later referred to as 'learners'): - Residents who are unemployed and looking for work. - Residents in low paid work and seeking career progression or change, or who are at risk of redundancy (earning below ?17,004 annual gross salary and who would normally be eligible for co funding).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec7a690-abc8-4eb3-989e-c63f0fa9b2ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ALL DIMENSION

BEST PRACTICE PEOPLE

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

SSG EDUCATION & TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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