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Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-10 - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Aug 2021 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-10 - AWARD" was initiated by the Central Bedfordshire Council, focusing on providing e-learning services aimed at supporting unemployed residents and those in low-paid employment. The tender was completed on 12th April 2021, with the contract effective from 1st August 2021 until 31st July 2023. This procurement involved courses designed for specific vulnerable groups requiring additional support to enhance their career prospects, with delivery expected in the East of England region.

This opportunity is particularly pertinent for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises looking to expand their service offerings in education and training. Businesses with expertise in e-learning and those capable of delivering tailored courses that address the barriers faced by priority groups, such as mental health support or career progression for low-paid workers, would be well-positioned to compete in this tender process. The awarded value of the contract is £87,900, indicating a substantial opportunity for suitable suppliers to engage in local community support initiatives.

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Notice Title

Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-10 - AWARD

Notice Description

The Service is looking to procure courses that meet the needs of priority or niche groups and that support learners with specific needs that form barriers to employment and career progression. It is seeking to support the following priority groups of residents (later referred to as 'learners'): ? Residents who are unemployed and looking for work. ? Residents who are unemployed and not currently looking for work but plan to return to work. ? Residents in low paid work and who are seeking career progression. ? Residents requiring health and wellbeing support. ? Residents in need of support with mental health issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c53e0791-5483-4728-a510-e67f6176c397
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sam Rayner
Contact Email
sam.rayner@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 300 5595

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

GROUNDWORK EAST

IMH PEER SUPPORT

NOAH ENTERPRISE

WATERSIDE CONSULTANCY HERTFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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