Tender

Progression from Low Pay

WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES

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Tender

24 Oct 2019 at 10:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) is currently seeking partners for a tender titled "Progression from Low Pay." This procurement process falls under the education and training services category and is situated within the Leeds City Region. The procurement stage is active, with the tender period set to close on 8th November 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £400,000, with a minimum value of £20,000. The WYCC will use an open procurement method to enable broader participation, seeking proposals that include employer engagement, training development, and the evaluation of training outcomes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on workforce development and vocational training. Companies with expertise in creating tailored training programmes, particularly those addressing low-skilled sectors such as health and social care, retail, hospitality, tourism, and transport and logistics, would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender could enhance a business's profile in the community, contribute to social mobility, and help establish partnerships with local employers seeking to improve their workforce capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Progression from Low Pay

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) are seeking partners to deliver training which supports low paid employed individuals to progress within the workplace through access to training designed to improve and increase skill levels and enhance career potential. The Progression from Low Pay programme specifically supports employed individuals with low earnings working in sectors across Leeds City Region that typically have a low skilled workforce including health and social care, retail, hospitality and tourism and transport and logistics. WYCC will support programmes of training (with up to 40% funding contribution) that will facilitate career progression through skills support in order to provide a platform for greater earning potential and increase social mobility. The services being tendered cover: (a) Employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training; (b) Development of training and delivery; and (c) Evaluation of the training provision and lessons learned report. Applicants are expected to outline what training topics would be suitable, considering a combination of industry focused skills and complimentary workplace soft skills. Applicants will be appraised and evaluated based on the Technical Submission (60%) and Value (40%). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63878f82-dac2-42c1-8891-f6e00523a1b1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 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
WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS3 1AA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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