Award

ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in Greater Manchester LEP area

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2017 at 10:02

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Funding Agency has issued a tender titled "ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in Greater Manchester LEP area." This contract, aimed at delivering education and vocational training services, is valued at £3,663,700 and falls within the education and training services sector. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract's period running from 1 January 2017 to 30 March 2018. The original tender was published on 17 June 2016, with a tender deadline that was set for 18 July 2016. The services will be delivered in the North West of England.

This opportunity represents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in education and vocational training. Companies that can provide impactful programmes addressing the needs of young people aged 15-24 who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) would be well-positioned to compete. The restricted procurement method indicates that only selected suppliers will be allowed to participate, hence, businesses that meet the requirements and have previously engaged with the Skills Funding Agency’s initiatives may find this tender particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in Greater Manchester LEP area

Notice Description

Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund (ESF) to support individuals who are NEET or in danger of becoming NEET identified in the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area mentioned Additional information: It should be noted that the SFA uses its own e-tendering portal provided as a managed service and that is the only means that responses to this ITT will be allowed The ITT has been issued to all candidates who have submitted a successful response to The Register of Training Organisations refresh for the delivery of education and training services, candidates passing delivery of Information, advice and guidance as at September 2015, and the recent Register publication as at February 2016, and indicated that they were interested in delivering: * to one of the LEP areas covered by these ITT's * Education and vocational training to individuals 15-24 identified as NEET or at risk of becoming NEET. * candidates passing delivery of education and training and selecting the following options: * 16-18 apprenticeships * 19-23 apprenticeships * Traineeships * Skills for Life * Pre-employment training * Community Learning * ESOL * Skills support for the unemployed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cac38618-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60e77422-a798-47ee-b746-22911fba840c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£3,663,700 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,665,700 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 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
SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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