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Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2021 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard" is being led by Somerset County Council in the United Kingdom, specifically located in Taunton. This project, which falls within the vocational training services category, has a total contract value of £237,998.50 and adheres to an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence from 26th October 2021 and will conclude on 30th June 2023, while the tender deadline ended on 12th July 2021. This initiative arose from a successful application to the European Social Fund to support the Somerset Skills for Growth Project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on vocational training services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the tender explicitly encourages their participation. Companies specialising in accredited training and educational services, especially those offering training at various levels (excluding basic skills), would be well-positioned to compete. Collaboration with local educational institutions may also provide a competitive advantage in meeting the contract requirements set by Somerset County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard

Notice Description

Following a successful application to the European Social Fund, Somerset County Council has secured PS2,078,053 of European Social Fund (ESF) investment to deliver the Somerset Skills for Growth Project. The Council is now seeking to procure and appoint suitably qualified suppliers to deliver the outputs and results specified within the Somerset Skills for Growth Grant Funding Agreement. 'Skill Up Springboard' will offer units at any accredited level, excluding basic skills. Accredited units applicable to this tender can be found on the following site https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ The Authority is conducting this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender opportunity falls within Schedule 3 of the Regulations (Social and Other Specific Services) and below the Light Touch Regime threshold. Whilst this means that this Tender is exempt from EU procurement rules, it will be run in accordance with the EU Treaty principles of transparency, non-discrimination, equal treatment, mutual recognition, and proportionality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd76b153-07ac-465f-bd1a-efc1a0ec1fc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eef3a323-074a-4bc2-b59a-bc0652e98c2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£237,998 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£237,998 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
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
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ASPIRE TRAINING TEAM

BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE

HAIR ACADEMY SOUTH WEST

SOMERSET BUSINESS AGENCY

Further Information

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