Tender

Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Nov 2023 at 00:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has initiated a tender for the Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme, aimed at providing employment and skills support to local residents. The total contract value, set at £2,060,000 exclusive of VAT, extends over a 12-month period with the possibility of extension. The procurement process, following the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, is currently in the Open Tender stage, with a deadline for clarification questions on Thursday 30th November. The tender period ends on 11th December 2023, and the contract will span from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This opportunity presents a chance for service providers specialised in vocational training and adult education services to work with Suffolk County Council in delivering essential employment and skills support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited for competing in this tender. Interested parties should express their interest to access the full tender documentation available in the Current Tenders section of Suffolk County Council's portal.

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Notice Title

Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme. With the closure of European Social Fund projects and the increasing need for supporting local people into work, or progressing in their careers, using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Suffolk County Council (SCC) have been commissioned by Suffolk District and Borough Councils (Babergh District Council, East Suffolk Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Mid Suffolk District Council and West Suffolk Council) to appoint a Single Service Delivery Provider or Group with a 'Lead Operator' to deliver employment and skills support to those who need support to get back into/or progress in work. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS2,060,000 exclusive of VAT. Please note that funding has been agreed for the 12 month contract period, potential additional funding may be made available to extend the contract beyond the initial 12 month contract period. This open procurement with negotiation complies with the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The deadline for clarification questions is Thursday 30th November which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Please note late tender returns will NOT be permitted Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/ Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce26580a-59c6-4f88-b907-426046963646
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326c5ee8-06b2-4118-bf1a-a56091bdafe0
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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