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ESF 2014-2020 Programme Skills Support for the Unemployed

Department for Education

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ESF 2014-2020 Programme Skills Support for the Unemployed," initiated by the Department for Education in England, is currently complete. This tender is classified under the category of 'education and training services' and had a total value of approximately £74,760,548 GBP. The competitive procurement followed an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period concluding on September 17, 2018, and the contract period spanning from April 1, 2019, to July 31, 2021. The activities from this programme focus on supporting unemployed individuals aged 16 and over with tailored learning and support programmes aimed at overcoming barriers to education and facilitating transitions into sustained employment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in education and training services. Businesses with expertise in adult education, training for employability, skills development, or support services for disadvantaged communities would be particularly suited to compete for similar future contracts. As this project aims to enhance skills and employment prospects, companies that can offer innovative approaches to learning and support are encouraged to engage with the Department for Education or relevant stakeholders in related future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESF 2014-2020 Programme Skills Support for the Unemployed

Notice Description

The activities will support unemployed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to overcome identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained employment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3e48d46-9b81-4439-af01-42f31e601c11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ff1b56-cbe8-4912-a259-2105fb65ee7b
Current Stage
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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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,760,548 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,210,548 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 2-3 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
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

PeoplePlus Group Ltd

Twin Training International Limited

INSPIRA (01)

Ixion Holdings (Contracts) Ltd

The Growth Company

Dimensions Training Solutions Limited

Hull College

Activate Learning

Martinex Limited

INTERLEARN LTD

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