Tender

Re-issue Adult Learning Opportunity (Framework)

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Tender

11 Apr 2018 at 07:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "Re-issue Adult Learning Opportunity (Framework)" tender, which focuses on adult education services aimed at addressing unemployment issues within the borough of West Cheshire and Chester. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 26 April 2018. This engagement seeks to support adults aged 19 and above, particularly those facing barriers to employment, and will run from the contract start date of 22 June 2018 until the end on 4 June 2019. Interested parties should note that this is an open procedure for procurement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in adult education, vocational training, and skills development. Organisations that specialise in addressing employment barriers, such as those providing English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training, health and wellbeing support, and job readiness programmes, would be particularly suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Council is focused on funding collaborative partnerships that can offer innovative solutions to enhance employability and community capacity in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-issue Adult Learning Opportunity (Framework)

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to secure adult education opportunities in the borough of West Cheshire and Chester. The main focus of the Skills and Employment team is tackling unemployment and particularly long term unemployment across the borough. During 2018/19, a large proportion of our funding will be targeted for delivery through external organisations to support outcomes for adults aged 19+ who face a range of challenges/barriers to securing sustainable employment. Throughout 2018 -19 we will be commissioning provision that will provide adults with the skills, support and confidence to enable them to secure employment or progress to further learning. We also want to support people in low paid work to improve their skills and progress at work. To meet these aims, we are particularly interested in funding bids from partners specifically tackling the barriers people face when trying to secure employment and/or progress at work within a progression focused curriculum framework including: * Work related skills eg IT, English, maths and work-related personal skills with a focus on progression into further learning and/or work. * Structured Job Clubs looking at CV development, interview techniques, job search, personal impact etc. * Provision that tackles health issues and promotes healthy lifestyles and/or positive mental health in priority wards eg Healthy Eating, Work Fit, Developing Personal Resilience, Mindfulness with links to employability * Setting up and running your own business. * English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) * Community capacity building provision eg volunteer development provision, increasing civic participation and mentoring. * Vocational sector specific provision that provides a gateway to local employment opportunities including Sector Based Work Academies in partnership with employers and DWP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416d29fc-7c8f-4739-abb5-bdfadd83a08f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2018 - 4 Jun 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Contact Name
Debbie Pitcher
Contact Email
debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976943

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 2NP
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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