Award

EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND IP1.1 SUPPLY OF SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

04 Mar 2020 at 16:27

Award Notice
Award

04 Mar 2020 at 16:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND IP1.1 SUPPLY OF SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED" has been initiated by the Department for Education. This service contract, aimed at supporting unemployed individuals aged 16 and above through tailored learning programmes, is classified under education and training services. Located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, this contract has an estimated value of £495,000 and was awarded on 18 November 2019, with an active contract period lasting from 1 December 2019 to 31 July 2021. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, which allowed for competitive tenders above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those that provide support programmes for unemployed individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their size may enable them to offer innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet the needs outlined in the contract. Businesses with experience in delivering personalised learning and engagement activities, as well as those looking to expand their reach in the Yorkshire and the Humber area, are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND IP1.1 SUPPLY OF SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

Notice Description

The activities will support unemployed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to overcome identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained employment. The provision will be offered through a single Lot of activity at Investment Priority (IP) and LEP level, we intend to enter in to two Contracts for transitional and more developed, a single Contract for each of the areas within this lot (York, North Yorkshire & East Riding - Transitional and York, North Yorkshire & East Riding - More Developed) with the Applicant who submits the most economically advantageous tender for this Lot. The precise value and scope of the Lot is still to be agreed with individual Local Enterprise Partnerships and their ESIF Committees and therefore the estimated value is based upon expressions of interest from LEPs and could be subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c90e8a78-a8d5-479e-b92d-eb04f235d8e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e3f01b2-1d40-4915-a916-2d4742199677
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 1-2 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MCCRORY

MCRORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c90e8a78-a8d5-479e-b92d-eb04f235d8e1-2020-03-04T16:27:56Z",
    "date": "2020-03-04T16:27:56Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-c90e8a78-a8d5-479e-b92d-eb04f235d8e1",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_217396/842517",
        "title": "EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND IP1.1 SUPPLY OF SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED",
        "description": "The activities will support unemployed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to overcome identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained employment. The provision will be offered through a single Lot of activity at Investment Priority (IP) and LEP level, we intend to enter in to two Contracts for transitional and more developed, a single Contract for each of the areas within this lot (York, North Yorkshire & East Riding - Transitional and York, North Yorkshire & East Riding - More Developed) with the Applicant who submits the most economically advantageous tender for this Lot. The precise value and scope of the Lot is still to be agreed with individual Local Enterprise Partnerships and their ESIF Committees and therefore the estimated value is based upon expressions of interest from LEPs and could be subject to change.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "80000000",
            "description": "Education and training services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "Yorkshire and the Humber",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "Yorkshire and the Humber",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 495000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2019-10-02T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2019-12-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2021-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-138977",
            "name": "Department for Education",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Department for Education"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Level 2, Bishopsgate House, Feethams",
                "locality": "Darlington",
                "postalCode": "DL1 5QE",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Laura Hall",
                "email": "laura.hall@education.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-222596",
            "name": "McRory Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "McRory Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "6 Lenamore Road, Gortin, Omagh, BT798QA"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-138978",
            "name": "McCrory Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "McCrory Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "6 Lenamore Road, Gortin, Omagh, BT798QA"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-138977",
        "name": "Department for Education"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c90e8a78-a8d5-479e-b92d-eb04f235d8e1-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2019-11-18T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2020-03-04T16:22:54Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 495000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-222596",
                    "name": "McRory Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2019-12-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2021-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e3f01b2-1d40-4915-a916-2d4742199677",
                    "datePublished": "2020-03-04T16:22:54Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "IP1.1 Skills Support for the Unemployed,YNYER, McCrory Redacted contract",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79577118-5924-475a-8773-5f7868e85758",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "IP1.1 Skills Support For Unemployed YNYER McCrory, Redacted contract",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/011bedd9-b40a-4040-b269-4ef9d37492d3",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c90e8a78-a8d5-479e-b92d-eb04f235d8e1-2",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2019-11-18T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2020-03-04T16:22:54Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 495000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-138978",
                    "name": "McCrory Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2019-12-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2021-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e3f01b2-1d40-4915-a916-2d4742199677",
                    "datePublished": "2020-03-04T16:22:54Z",
                    "dateModified": "2020-03-04T16:27:56Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "IP1.1 Skills Support for the Unemployed,YNYER, McCrory Redacted contract",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79577118-5924-475a-8773-5f7868e85758",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "IP1.1 Skills Support For Unemployed YNYER McCrory, Redacted contract",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/011bedd9-b40a-4040-b269-4ef9d37492d3",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}