Award

Bespoke Pre-employment training opportunities

GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jan 2019 at 15:13

TenderAmendment

27 Nov 2018 at 09:34

Tender

26 Nov 2018 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement for "Bespoke Pre-employment training opportunities" is being conducted by GWE Business West Ltd in Bristol, England. This initiative, classified under training services, aims to provide bespoke 'recruit and train' pre-employment programmes in the West of England, particularly targeting the Enterprise Zones and Areas. The tender is at the Award stage, having concluded its submission period on 6th December 2018. Selected proposals will start by 10th December 2018, with training services to commence no later than 29th March 2019. A total funding of £100,000 (plus VAT) is available for this programme, which will cater to up to 360 learners.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in training and workforce development. Businesses that can co-design innovative training solutions in partnership with employers are especially encouraged to participate. This initiative not only aims to enhance the employability of local learners but also to extend the reach of organisations providing tailored training services. Collaborative proposals from various stakeholders are welcome, creating a dynamic environment for growth and engagement in the region.

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Notice Title

Bespoke Pre-employment training opportunities

Notice Description

Invitation to submit proposals Bespoke 'recruit and train' pre-employment offers in the West of England. Skills West, at GWE Business West Ltd (Business West) is a key player in delivering support solutions to businesses and is seeking bids from organisations to co-design and deliver bespoke pre-employment training opportunities. These opportunities form part of the Skills West programme with the aim to equip up to 360 learners with the skills, confidence and competencies needed to apply for roles in the West of England Enterprise Zones and Enterprise Areas, both now and in the future. Organisations are invited to submit a proposal (or proposals) for designing and delivering bespoke and innovative pre-employment training that will help people gain the skills, confidence and/or competencies that they may require to apply for the types of roles that will exist in the West of England Enterprise Zones or Areas either now or in the future. The training must be co-designed with employers and must include an element of co-delivery during the programme. Collaborative responses are encouraged from both employers and providers/ and or other stakeholders who operate in the region. The organisation providing the training programme does not need to be an accredited training provider. The training can be provided by an employer or another organisation with the expertise in the specified area. We are seeking to fund a number of proposals across the funding period through a series of calls that together deliver training for up to 360 learners. The total amount of funding available is PS100,000 (plus VAT). Applicants can submit more than one proposal and in more than one call. Should insufficient proposals be accepted in a call, further calls will be made until the funding has been fully committed. Calls will cease once the allocated funding level has been reached. (360 learners) All training must be delivered or started by 29th March 2019. To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document and the accompanying appendices. Subject to funding availability the programme will remain open for receipt and review of proposals until 5pm on Wednesday 27th February 2019. The start of learner pre-employment training provision must occur no later than 5pm on Friday 29th March 2019. Please email your quote to procurement@businesswest.co.uk entitled: Quote for Skills West "Recruit and Train" Pre-employment Programme Call #: Name of your Company. We welcome applicants to submit a proposal, details of which can be found on our website below; https://www.businesswest.co.uk/tenders/invitation-submit-proposals-bespoke-%E2%80%98recruit-and-train%E2%80%99-pre-employment-offers-west-england

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a47a33f4-6988-47ce-a423-08dcd5a8cd1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626d04b1-7f1c-4b99-b53d-ab19fd671729
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 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
GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD
Contact Name
Paul Coopey
Contact Email
paul.coopey@businesswest.co.uk
Contact Phone
01275 370883

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 3RA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Pill
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ALLIANCE HOMES GROUP

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

T2 GROUP

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