Tender

Digital Skills Courses - Skills Connect

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

25 Sep 2023 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has initiated a tender process titled "Digital Skills Courses - Skills Connect" within the Education and training services industry. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of GBP 995,000. The delivery addresses are located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender deadline for submissions is on 23rd October 2023, and the contract period is scheduled from 24th October 2023 to 25th October 2023.

This tender opportunity for up to 6 providers to deliver Skills Connect courses presents a chance for businesses interested in education and training services to grow their portfolio. With a focus on upskilling individuals until December 2024 and supporting their progression until 31st March 2025, businesses tailored for skills development and human resource training may find this tender particularly suitable. The open procurement method allows for fair competition among relevant service providers, making it an attractive opportunity for SMEs eyeing expansion in this sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Skills Courses - Skills Connect

Notice Description

The Combined Authority is seeking to contract with up to 6 providers to deliver Skills Connect courses to upskill individuals up to December 2024. Progression tracking will end 31st March 2025. The aim of Skills Connect is to support individuals into new roles or take on additional responsibilities and providers will be paid based on start, completion and progression of participants. Learning needs to be delivered at a level and length where individuals can progress based on the course content. The provider will need to evidence the rationale of content and length based on expected progression.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b8bb4f8-99ae-4338-a3fa-155cd736ca60
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£995,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Oct 2023 - 25 Oct 2023 30 days
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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Andy Serotsky
Contact Email
andrew.serotsky@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0113123456

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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