Tender

Pluss Functional & Vocational Online Training March 2022

THE PLUSS ORGANISATION CIC

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21 Mar 2022 at 10:27

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14 Mar 2022 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Pluss Functional & Vocational Online Training March 2022," initiated by the Pluss Organisation CIC, is part of an open procurement process in the e-learning services sector based in South West England. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is set for 28 March 2022, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2023. The overall budget for this procurement is £150,000, and it aims to provide online training courses across various skill sets, including digital literacy and employability, to assist participants in gaining employment.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning and vocational training, particularly those possessing experience in delivering online education solutions. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to provide tailored training services are particularly well-suited to compete. Prospective bidders are encouraged to illustrate their delivery methods and pricing in their expressions of interest, which will facilitate the assessment and selection process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pluss Functional & Vocational Online Training March 2022

Notice Description

Seetec Pluss delivers Employment Programmes in South West England. We provide tailored support to help Participants get back into work. We undertake a personal assessment to identify goals, develop a return-to-work plan and access additional help if needed e.g. mental health or wellbeing support. We have identified a need for participants to receive functional and vocational training online, as detailed below: - Online training courses, with optional test functionality to ensure learning is embedded. Skill Subsets / Basic Task Knowledge within the following areas: - Business Awareness - Overview & Awareness in all 4 areas - Health & Safety - Manual Handling - Risk Assessment - Environmental & Sustainability DIGITAL LITERACY Essential Digital Skills Online safety & digital security LinkedIn - How to create an effective LinkedIn profile & a positive online presence Communication Skills Effective Communication Written Writing letters & emails Filling in forms Common spelling mix-ups Persuasive text Planning, Drafting & Improving your writing Spoken & Listening Discussions - 1-2-1 & Group formats Interviews Listening Skills Speaking Skills Numeracy Skills Using a Calculator Multiplication Problem Solving Units of measure Handling data Bar charts Fractions Decimals Money Calculations New Business Skills - Development & Creation Idea Generation Idea Management Idea Development Commercialisation Testing & Validating Ideas Developing a Lean Business Plan Process Development Introduction Process Analysis Process Improvement Process Automation Employability Working as a volunteer Searching & Applying for jobs Preparing for an interview Interview Skills Preparing for a work placement Resilience & Grit Service Level (Applicable to all Requirements) Participant is to be contacted within 2 days of referral from us to allow them to book a course / session. Course / Session is made available within the next 24 hrs. Confirmation is sent to the participant of this at the same time. Feedback report sent within 48 hrs Provision of a Reporting Portal to show usage of courses / MI to enable review of uptake & facilitate invoicing (if courses are priced on a per unit / consumed basis) Please note more than one contract could be awarded within the cost envelope. Contracts will be issued on a maximum fixed amount, with a detailed specification based on the offer agreed. Expressions of Interests will be required to: * Outline & evidence your experience in delivering the services outlined above * Illustrate your proposed delivery which meets the minimum requirements * Provide an indicative price This will be used to shortlist partners for evaluation & due diligence before any contract award is made. Please register your interest via POP (https://www.seetec.co.uk/partners) and complete an Expression of Interest. NOTE - If you are not currently already registered on POP, you will need to register in order to log in and access the opportunity. Additional information: Apologies for the short notice of change but due to funding timescales, the closing date for this requirement has had to be bought forward by 4 working days.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd7434af-b994-49d6-9634-1a2571728749
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8134fe2-090d-480a-8a42-9244d6d15859
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
THE PLUSS ORGANISATION CIC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 8NP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Alphington
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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