Award

ESF Funded support for the unemployed in West of England LEP Area

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

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Award

16 Jan 2017 at 09:54

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Funding Agency is seeking tenders for the project titled "ESF Funded support for the unemployed in West of England LEP Area", aimed at delivering education and vocational training services funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). This tender falls within the education and training services industry category and is located in the South West of England. The procurement method used is selective, following a restricted procedure. The tender was published on 17th June 2016, with a response deadline of 18th July 2016. The contract period commenced on 19th September 2016 and will conclude on 31st March 2018, with a total contract value of £601,500.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services. Organisations already listed on the Skills Funding Agency's Register of Training Organisations and those equipped to provide apprenticeship programmes or skills training for unemployed individuals would be particularly well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could enhance their market presence and contribute to local community development through impactful vocational training initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESF Funded support for the unemployed in West of England LEP Area

Notice Description

Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund (ESF) in the form of Information Advice & Guidance to young people 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 through which responses to this ITT will be allowed Only organisations on the SFA Register of Training Organisations as at April 2016 will be invited to this tender . They also must have passed the Capability and Capacity stage of their Register application for delivery of education and training and indicated in their submission that they were interested in delivering in this LEP area and were interested in delivering the following options: * 16-18 Apprenticeships * 19-23 Apprenticeships . 24 Plus Apprenticeships * Traineeships * Skills for Life . Skills Support for the employed * Skills support for the unemployed Or they are Candidates which passed delivery of Information, advice and guidance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cac4a46e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786eb879-6ffa-4d4b-b3f9-254e01ef3f0a
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
£601,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£601,500 £500K-£1M
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
31 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2016 - 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N-GAGED TRAINING & RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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