Award

European Social Fund Provision 2014-20

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2022 at 13:40

TenderAmendment

20 Jul 2021 at 10:18

TenderAmendment

22 Jun 2021 at 08:19

Tender

19 Jun 2021 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "European Social Fund Provision 2014-20", is conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on education and training services. This open procedure was initiated to meet the educational needs identified by Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) and is valued at approximately £16,588,336.50. The tendering period ended on 23rd July 2021, while the contract period began on 18th October 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement is pertinent to multiple locations across the United Kingdom and supports several initiatives aimed at unemployed individuals and young people at risk of becoming Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET).

This tender presents significant opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to the education and training landscape in the UK. Businesses specialising in training, youth support services, community grants, or workforce development will find suitable avenues to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance their service offerings and expand their reach within the local and national market, ultimately aiding in sustaining and growing their business by participating in government-funded initiatives.

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Notice Title

European Social Fund Provision 2014-20

Notice Description

Contract Award notice for European Social Fund Provision 2014-20 (Round 3)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8907112-005f-4c32-b115-8d2f10dc376a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55f82f29-68ed-48e7-9c9d-4aeed424ee6d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,358,891 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,358,891 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Department for Education
Contact Email
esfaprocurement.help@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

CXK

DIMENSIONS TRAINING SOLUTIONS

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

LONDON LEARNING CONSORTIUM COMMUNITY INTEREST

SERCO

TALENTED TRAINING

WORKPAYS

Further Information

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