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The Basic and Life Skills Project for Ashfield

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jan 2024 at 14:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded a contract for "The Basic and Life Skills Project for Ashfield" in the Education and training services category. The contract value is £159,000 GBP. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period ending on September 15, 2023, and contract duration from November 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The project aims to support Ashfield residents in gaining functional skills for better employment prospects within the East Midlands region.

This tender opportunity, led by Nottinghamshire County Council, is suited for businesses providing education and training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The contract presents a chance to contribute to improving the educational outcomes and employability of Ashfield residents. Businesses with expertise in adult education, digital skills training, and employment support services are well-positioned to compete and make a positive impact through this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Basic and Life Skills Project for Ashfield

Notice Description

Project Description / Summary - Basic and Life Skills Project From the 2021 Census, it was identified that 23.6% of Ashfield residents aged 16+ have declared to have no qualifications. Functional skills are essential for further studies and are applicable in most jobs. Most people need these vital skills to work, learn and contribute to society effectively. Functional skills enhance proficiency in numeracy and literacy, which is essential in daily trade and service transactions. Learning material for functional skills qualifications is based on practical and real-life situations. Developing functional skills can increase confidence and improve both work performance and productivity. The Basic and Life Skills programme's aim is to improve the stats in paragraph above, consisting of supporting residents complete functional skills courses which will allow them to take a step closer to the labour market, level up within the digital world, effectively communicate with others, and collaborate with new and emerging technologies in the workplace. The programme will act as a springboard and a key access point for residents to overcome challenges that they are facing through the current cost-of-living crisis, build resilience, improve confidence and support them in developing the skills needed to move into high quality jobs and training opportunities within the district.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f0daaf5-78d7-4966-b7a8-88af665cbf44
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTURES ADVICE, SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT

Further Information

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