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Doncaster Pathways to Progression - Functional Skills, Employability and Vocational Skills for young people age 16-18

DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LTD

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Award

21 Dec 2020 at 11:39

Award Notice
Tender

24 Oct 2019 at 14:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Doncaster Children's Services Trust Ltd, aimed at providing Functional Skills, Employability, and Vocational Skills to young people aged 16-18 under the title "Doncaster Pathways to Progression." This programme is part of a larger £6.3 million initiative funded by the European Social Fund, specifically focused on the Local Authority areas of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 6th January 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure and the total contract value awarded is £18,800 for Lot 1, which targets the delivery of accredited Functional Skills qualifications to a minimum of 50 young people.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those that cater to youth employability and skills development. Companies that offer accredited courses in functional skills or vocational training would be well positioned to compete for similar tenders, especially those with experience in engaging with young people and delivering measurable learning outcomes. Additionally, small to medium enterprises and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would find this tender suitable, largely due to its focus on social inclusion and workforce development funded through ESF initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Doncaster Pathways to Progression - Functional Skills, Employability and Vocational Skills for young people age 16-18

Notice Description

On behalf of the South Yorkshire Local Authorities and Doncaster Chilrdren's Services Trust, Opportunity Sheffield have been successful in a bid for the European Social Fund (ESF) Pathways to Progression funding. Pathways to Progression is a PS6.3m programme (PS3.8m - ESF and PS2.5m - match) covering the Local Authority areas of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham & Sheffield. The ITT is for Doncaster's portion of this funding only. The tender is split into two lots. Lot 1 Functional Skills and Employability and Lot 2 Level 1 Award in Vocational Studies. For Lot 1 Contractors will deliver Accredited Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2, Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications to a minimum of 50 young people. The level delivered will be based on the outcome of an assessment undertaken by the training provider. A minimum of 39 young people will achieve Employability skills and either Entry Level 3, Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths or English. The service fee for Lot 1 is; PS18,800 paid as below; PS895 per month x 20 months PS900 x 1 month Lot 2 will deliver accredited BTEC (or equivalent) Level 1 Award in Vocational Studies to a minimum of 50 young people in order to enable them to develop vocational awareness in their chosen work area. A minimum of 35 young people will achieve a Level 1 Award in Vocational Studies. The service fee for the project is PS18,522 paid as below; PS882 per month x 21 months. The Doncaster Pathways to Progression programme is part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The ESF is part of the 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme for England. The ESF is designed to increase sustainable economic and social inclusion in the European Union, by helping people who have difficulties finding work, and improving the skills of the workforce. The European Commission (EC) owns these programmes and sets the Europe-wide ESF Programme requirements which are governed by the EC through its rules and regulations. The Department for Work and Pensions is the Managing Authority for the ESF in England, managing it with a view to achieving the Programme's priorities in England to increase labour market participation, promote social inclusion and develop the skills of the potential and existing workforce. You can access an overview of the national ESF Programme on GOV.UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc2905d6-3fb9-4854-884e-75262ba0bce2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/964a1e7b-028e-43b6-92a3-55376a90dd8c
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£37,322 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 months
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
DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 1ER
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DONCASTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ENTERPRISE

Further Information

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