Tender

EFSA Funded Digital Skills Traineeship Delivery in the GLA Region

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Tender

23 Mar 2022 at 16:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is seeking tenders for the "EFSA Funded Digital Skills Traineeship Delivery in the GLA Region", aimed at providing employment and skills support services to disadvantaged residents in London. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 5 April 2022. The contract, valued at £100,000, is positioned in the education and training services industry, particularly focusing on adult and other education services. The project is set to commence on 8 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2023, with delivery locations primarily in London, UK. The procurement process follows an open procedure, facilitating competitive bids from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for training organisations and providers specialising in employability skills and educational support for young adults aged 19-24. Businesses that offer innovative training solutions, particularly those incorporating digital skills frameworks, would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, organisations that can effectively address the needs of disadvantaged populations, especially those highlighting a successful track record in delivering wraparound support services, should consider participating in this procurement to expand their operations within the GLA region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EFSA Funded Digital Skills Traineeship Delivery in the GLA Region

Notice Description

The City Corporation is seeking to appoint a training organisation to provide a wide range of Employment and Skills support services including Employability and functional skills to London residents who are disadvantaged and/or suffering deprivation arising from one or a combination of factors including, but not restricted to, poverty, health, housing or education. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) invites Training Organisations able to deliver demonstrably high-quality, highly successful, Adult Traineeship Placements-with wraparound support services. Key information is as follows: - maximum duration of a traineeship extended to one year where learners need it - young people between the age of 19-24 years old with an existing Level 3 qualification become eligible for a traineeship - a more flexible work placement element with an employer (or multiple employers if needed) for a minimum period of 70 hours - inclusion of digital skills where needed - work placements should be a minimum of 2 weeks - traineeships must be minimum of 6 weeks (maximum 12 months) This requirement will be on a subcontracting basis. A subcontractor as defined by the by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is an organisation that is engaged in a contractual and legally binding arrangement with one or more main providers, to deliver education and training provision that the ESFA funds. The City Corporation is the Main Provider. Additional information: To bid for this opportunity, suppliers must be registered on the Capital E Sourcing tendering portal. https://www.capitalesourcing.com/web/login.shtml

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06f2bf11-81af-4cc4-adfb-0efd7ad09f49
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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