Tender

Employment Skills Plan support services

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Mar 2022 at 13:46

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Mar 2022 at 12:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancaster City Council has issued a tender for "Employment Skills Plan support services" with a total estimated value of £600,000. This contract falls under the higher education services category and seeks to assist planning applicants, developers, and contractors in developing, implementing, and evaluating the Employment Skills Plan (ESP), which is essential for major developments in the region. The tender is currently in the active stage, following an open procurement method, and it closes on 24 April 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1 June 2022 and extend until 31 March 2027. Interested parties should note that proposals must be submitted by the specified deadline in Lancaster, UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses looking to grow in the areas of education and training services, particularly those that specialise in adult education and workforce development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement seeks to engage local service providers who can contribute to skills development within the community. By collaborating with Lancaster City Council on this project, successful bidders can not only enhance their market presence but also play a vital role in shaping the future workforce of the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Skills Plan support services

Notice Description

Please note to express an interest and receive tender documentation please got https://procontract.due-north.com/ reference DN602483 Lancaster City Council adopted the Employment Skills Plan (ESP) Supplementary Planning Document in 2018. This requires major developments of +20 homes, +1,000m2 commercial floorspace and major infrastructure developments to produce, implement and evaluate an ESP. This policy helps ensure that local people have the skills and the opportunity to access employment generated from major new developments in the district. The council is seeking tenders for a package of services to support the planning applicants, developers, and contractors to develop, implement and evaluate ESP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d403e9e-2187-42e4-b6d4-a50e41b1791a
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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