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ESF Funded Services to improve Labour Market Relevance of Education & Training in North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Area - Specialist Teaching

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

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Award

11 Jan 2017 at 16:25

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Funding Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills, has launched a tender titled "ESF Funded Services to improve Labour Market Relevance of Education & Training in North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Area - Specialist Teaching". This procurement falls within the education and training services category, with a contract value of £4,944,750, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence from 1st January 2017 and end on 30th March 2018. A deadline for tender submissions was established, ending on 9th August 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on education and training services, particularly those aiming to enhance labour market relevance within the North East region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would benefit greatly from participating, as they can contribute unique insights and solutions aligned with the goals of the Skills Funding Agency. Engaging in this tender could foster business growth by enhancing service offerings and expanding networks within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESF Funded Services to improve Labour Market Relevance of Education & Training in North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Area - Specialist Teaching

Notice Description

The contracting authority is the Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills acting through the Skills Funding Agency (SFA), an executive agency of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills exercising functions to fund adult education and skills. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is for Priority Axis 2 and for Investment Priority (IP) 2.2, Improving the Labour Market Relevance of Education & Training Systems, where the need has been identified both in the LEP area and European Structural and Investment Fund Strategies. Additional information: All organisations bidding for this tender will be required to have their financial health assessed as per the process shown on the SFA .gov website No contract will be awarded to any successful organisation which is not a legal entity at the time of contract award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e678b4ed-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93bde202-f7d6-490c-986e-17c5eb2c4a72
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
£4,944,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,944,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBERLAND COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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