Tender

GLA 81985 Framework for Provision of Quality Mark for Mayor's Academies & European Social Fund Academies Scoring

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Feb 2022 at 21:04

Planning

30 Nov 2021 at 17:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA), through Transport for London (TfL), is currently in the tender stage for the "GLA 81985 Framework for Provision of Quality Mark for Mayor's Academies & European Social Fund Academies Scoring." This procurement process focuses on the provision of business services within the education and training sector. The tender will close for submissions at 12:00 noon on Monday, 14th March 2022, with an anticipated contract start date of 25th March 2022. The maximum contract duration varies by lot, with Lot 1 proposed for up to 4 years and Lot 2 up to 6 months. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting training providers in priority sectors such as Digital, Creative, Health, Social Care, Green, Construction, and Hospitality.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aimed at enhancing their growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in education and training services. Businesses that have expertise in accrediting training providers or those involved in related training delivery will find this procurement valuable. Successful bidders will have the chance to contribute to the quality assurance of training programmes tailored to support unemployed Londoners and ensure high standards within diverse industry sectors.

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Notice Title

GLA 81985 Framework for Provision of Quality Mark for Mayor's Academies & European Social Fund Academies Scoring

Notice Description

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is seeking to award a framework agreement for the following 2 Lots: a) LOT 1 - Mayor's Academies Programme (MAP) Quality Mark, 1 Provider, Maximum term 4 years consisting of two (2) years with an option to extend for a further 2 years The Provider to manage and deliver the Academies Quality Mark which is an annual accreditation awarded to training providers in London who offer high-quality industry-relevant training provision in seven priority sectors which is currently managed in house. Delivery of the service will include: * Assessment of QM applications from a diverse range of training providers across the Mayor's priority sectors (Digital, Creative, Health, Social care, Green, Construction and Hospitality) * Scoring applications based on GLA criteria and evidence submitted * Making recommendations for training providers who should be awarded the Quality Mark * Undertaking annual inspections of accredited training providers to ensure quality is maintained b) Lot 2 European Social Fund (ESF) Academies Scoring, 1 Provider, Maximum Term 6 months consisting of four (4) months with an option to extend for a further 2 months. The Provider to support the grant award processes associated with ESF Academies Programme, which aims to fund projects supporting unemployed and economically inactive Londoners into further training and employment in the across the Mayor's priority sectors (Digital, Creative, Green, Hospitality, and Health and Social Care); specifically, the Supplier should: * Assess the ESF Academies applications from a diverse range of training employment support providers * Score applications against the GLA's published criteria, and moderate initial individual scores, providing written rationales for both initial individual and moderated final scores * Prepare recommendations for providers to be awarded grants, based on moderated final scores * Prepare appropriate feedback for successful and unsuccessful bidders * Keep auditable records, with copies to be passed to the GLA on completion. Initial anticipated Start date for Lot 2 is March 2022. One provider is sough per lot and Suppliers can apply for one or both lots. The tender process will be managed on Transport for London's (TfL) e-tendering portal ProContract. If you wish to participate in this tender process, view the full tender documents, raise clarifications and submit a bid, please register on: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Tenders Submission Date: 12:00 Noon Monday 14th March 2022 Tender clarification deadline Monday 7th March 2022 The above dates are subject to change Should you require any additional guidance and help on how to use the Portal please contact the Portal's Supplier Helpdesk by email: ProContractSuppliers@ProActis.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642ea6b8-d896-4c76-a726-826f2450b3f6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Janny Graves
Contact Email
jannygraves@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 87790

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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