Award

Worklessness Support Service

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Sep 2022 at 10:59

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2022 at 13:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wirral Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Worklessness Support Service. The contract falls under the education and training services category and has a value of £3,840,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 27th July 2022. The contract will run from 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2026. Businesses interested in this opportunity should have a focus on services and be flexible to meet the eligibility criteria and expectations outlined by the Council.

Businesses looking to grow within the education and training services sector should consider bidding for the Worklessness Support Service contract with the Wirral Borough Council. The contract offers a significant value of £3,840,000 and presents a long-term opportunity until 2026. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise organisations (VCSE) are encouraged to engage with the Council for potential collaboration. Understanding the unique needs and criteria set by the Council will be crucial for tendering businesses seeking to win this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Worklessness Support Service

Notice Description

The Wirral Ways to Work Programme consists of three distinct services, one of which, the Worklessness Support Service, is being procured under this contract. The other two services delivered within the Programme in Wirral are currently funded by ESF and Youth Employment Initiative until 30th September 2023. They are the Intermediate Labour Market Service (delivered directly by the Council), and the Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance Service delivered by an external supplier on behalf of the Council. The supplier of the Worklessness Support Service contract will be expected to understand the eligibility criteria of these two services, and any future services, delivered as part of the Wirral Ways to Work Programme in order to refer individuals who may not be eligible for this contract, but may be eligible to participate in other services within the Programme. For reference purposes, the eligibility criteria of the other services currently delivered within the Wirral programme can be made available to bidders on request.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6c293b3-9c61-460c-9381-d0f9fdd6add2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c64d0a-891b-44d6-9572-72fe849518fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,840,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,840,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441516062000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVOLVE NORTHWEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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