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Emerging Skills Project in Electrification

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Oct 2021 at 07:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract titled "Emerging Skills Project in Electrification," which aims to deliver training services focused on developing short courses to address emerging skills needs in electrification. This procurement process, classified under the Education and training services sector, involved an open procurement method and was completed on 22nd September 2021. The contract will run from 13th September 2021 until 31st March 2022, providing an opportunity for suppliers to contribute to skill development in the UK and beyond. The total contract value amounts to £1,390,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational and training service providers, especially those specialising in skills development in electrification and related fields. Businesses that are capable of collaborative delivery, including creating course materials and providing training support, will find this project particularly suitable for their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process promotes collaborative working among organisations to enhance training capabilities in this vital sector.

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Notice Title

Emerging Skills Project in Electrification

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is to put in place a contract to deliver the second two activities of the Skills Value Chain. The first activity, foresighting, will be delivered under a separate agreement. The services required are: 1. Development of short courses to meet emerging skills needs in electrification using the outputs from foresighting conducted in the Summer 2021. 2. Training and other necessary support of teaching staff in chosen providers to teach the courses developed at (1) through 'train the trainer' training days. 3. Delivery of courses developed at (1) to learner through the upskilling days for employees in the sector. As the Skills Value Chain requires collaboration between organisations, we would expect bids to demonstration collaborative working.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c53a47f3-3ee3-4161-a81b-1ed73f07a6b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f59c6fb-9b39-4520-9f4f-681ad49cef43
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,398,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,404 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT

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