Tender

Requirement for the delivery of Work Experience and Industry Placement Referrals

CROYDON COLLEGE

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17 Sep 2021 at 14:07

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25 Aug 2021 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by Croydon College, which is seeking outsourcing services for work placement referrals for the academic year 2021/22. The tender, titled "Requirement for the delivery of Work Experience and Industry Placement Referrals," is classified under the education and training services category, with an estimated contract value of £62,500. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 24th September 2021 at 17:00. The contract period is expected to commence from 1st November 2021 and run until 30th June 2022, with potential for increase or extension at the contracting authority's discretion, depending on demand and circumstances relating to Covid-19 restrictions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in placement services, especially those with experience in education and training provision. Companies that can effectively manage referrals for work experience and industry placements would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses with a proven track record in sourcing virtual work placements or facilitating educational programmes are encouraged to apply, as this aligns with Croydon College's requirements. Eligible organisations must also meet specific criteria, including active registration and capacity to fulfil the contract's total volume.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Requirement for the delivery of Work Experience and Industry Placement Referrals

Notice Description

1. Croydon College is seeking to outsource some of its work placement referral load to an experienced organisation in the academic year 2021/22. 2. This represents a target of approximately 1,300 work placement referrals (1,100 Work Experience and 200 Industry Placements), or an equivalent in the referral of a sufficient number of suitable employers capable of delivering activities for virtual Work Experience programme (VWEX), depending on Covid-19 situation. However, virtual work placements would be required and approved only in exceptional cases if the coronavirus-related governmental restrictions do not allow for face to face placements. 3. Application instructions and detailed requirements are provided in the documents attached to this notice (Tender Specification, Tender Application Form, and Delivery Proposal Spreadsheet). To view and download the attachments please scroll down to the end of this notice. The successful Tenderer will be expected to enter into the College's standard contract / SLA, which is also attached to this notice for information. 4. Organisations wishing to apply for this opportunity must: a) Be an active company with a valid registration number (companies house company number, charity number and similar), or with valid evidence of exemption from the registration requirement. b) Be registered on the Government's contracts finder as Suppliers. c) Have a successful track record of providing referrals for suitable WEX and IP placements to college-level students, and/or sourcing and referring suitable employers capable of delivering virtual WEX programmes to college-level students. d) Have the capacity to deliver 100% of the contract volume tendered. e) Meet any other mandatory criteria specified in the tender documents attached to this notice. The College will not consider any Tenderers that fail to meet any of the criteria above. 5. At the time of the tender publication, the expectation is that the full contract value must be delivered in the 2021/22 academic year, to agreed in-year profile and deadlines. However, please refer to the tender documents for details of possible contract increase and/or extension, at the College's sole discretion. 6. The deadline for submitting clarification requests regarding this opportunity by email to WEXTenderBid@croydon.ac.uk is Friday 10 September 2021, 17:00. 7. Responses to clarification requests will be collated and published under this notice as an additional attachment, within timescales as per the Tender Specification Form. 8. The deadline for submitting tender applications by email to WEXTenderBid@croydon.ac.uk is Friday 24th September 2021, 17:00. The applications must contain the following: a) The completed Tender Application Form and b) The completed Delivery Proposal Spreadsheet and c) Any supporting documents required in the application form 9. For full details of application requirements please read the tender documents, which are attached to this notice. Additional information: Please read attachments 1, 2 and 3 carefully as they provide full application instructions and detailed requirements of the tender. Attachment 4 is provided for your information, to familiarise yourself with the contract that the successful Tenderer will be expect to commit to by the College. Responses to Clarification Requests will be published as an additional document attached to this notice. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday 24th September 2021, 17:00. Please use the email address WEXTenderBid@croydon.ac.uk for any communications regarding the tender, including clarification requests and application submissions. Communications received over the telephone or on another email address will not be responded to and enquirers will be asked to resend their communication to the official tender email above. This is to ensure that consistent advice is provided to all enquirers. For full details of application instructions, acceptable application format, tender requirements and the tendering process timetable please read the tender documents, which are provided above as Attachments to this notice. How to apply Follow the instructions given in attachments 1, 2, 3 published above as attachments to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f73bd8-a44d-43ab-8257-b9047920a5cc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 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
CROYDON COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR9 1DX
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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