Award

Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund to deliver ESOL in London LEP area

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2017 at 12:19

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Skills Funding Agency, which is seeking providers for the "Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund to deliver ESOL in the London Local Enterprise Panel area." This initiative, categorised under education and training services, is centred in London, UK. The procurement method used is a selective approach through a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 1st August 2016, and the contract commencing on 30th September 2016, expected to conclude by 31st March 2018. The total value of the contract is approximately £4,999,706.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in educational services, particularly those offering vocational training and language courses to unemployed individuals. Firms with expertise in delivering apprentice training, skills for life, and other employment support services are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the Skills Funding Agency's commitment to fostering inclusivity in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund to deliver ESOL in London LEP area

Notice Description

Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund (ESF) to provide Basic English Language training to the Unemployed London Local Enterprise Panel (LEP) area 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 September 2015 or the subsequent Register publications as at February or 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dab9ebb5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dddb1c-2d0d-46dc-bea2-164358b9bc6a
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
£4,999,706 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,998,922 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

COLLEGE OF NORTH WEST LONDON

TOWER HAMLETS COLLEGE

TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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