Tender

Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jun 2021 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard" project, which falls under the vocational training services category. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 12th July 2021. The total contract value is approximately £331,689.50, intended to be allocated across multiple suppliers based on their capacity and capabilities. This project is backed by £2,078,053 from the European Social Fund and aims to deliver various training outputs as part of the Somerset Skills for Growth Initiative, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically tailored for social and specific services below the Light Touch Regime threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational training and education services, particularly SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises. Companies that can provide accredited training units, engage in methodical delivery, and demonstrate effective customer journey management are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only contribute to enhancing skills in the region but also have the potential to secure ongoing contracts related to the delivery of educational services, thereby facilitating business growth and expansion in the public service sector.

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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. The total value of this opportunity is up to PS331,689.50 it is intended that this will be spread across several suppliers according to the overall requirements, and the Applicant's capacity. As such Applicants are encouraged to bid for only the elements, they are capable and have the capacity to provide. '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. Along with satisfying the essential criteria for contract award, we are inviting Applicants to submit comprehensive and realistic method statements, with associated timescales, outlining the proposed customer journey, from the point of creating / sourcing a referral / receiving a referral, to the end of a participant's involvement. We will ask Applicants to explain how their delivery method will achieve the desired outputs/outcomes ensuring all associated risks and issues are highlighted along with any mitigating actions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7d5d451-04b3-4566-bc47-fb8d42792113
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b770a0-1fb8-4fba-882a-31f1c4581dea
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

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,689 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pamela Hill
Contact Email
pzhill@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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