Tender

CBC-1074-T-BA Training for Unemployed Adults in Employment Skills and Landscaping Improvements

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Oct 2019 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "CBC-1074-T-BA Training for Unemployed Adults in Employment Skills and Landscaping Improvements." This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category, with a focus on providing structured training to unemployed adults aged 19 to 65 in the East of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for expressions of interest is Monday, 28th October 2019, with completed tenders due by noon on Friday, 1st November 2019. The contract, which will commence on 1st April 2020, has a duration of three years, with potential extensions based on performance. The projects are to be delivered at designated locations within Central Bedfordshire, with the postal code SG17 5TQ designated for the delivery addresses.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for charities and social enterprises that focus on vocational training and employment support for unemployed individuals. Businesses providing training services in landscaping and associated skills would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the goal is to enhance employment opportunities for local adults. The successful bidder will play a vital role in uplifting the community and potentially expanding their operational reach and impact in the field of skills development and employment services.

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Notice Title

CBC-1074-T-BA Training for Unemployed Adults in Employment Skills and Landscaping Improvements

Notice Description

Training for unemployed adults in employment skills and landscaping improvements You are invited to tender for training for unemployment adults in employment skills and landscaping improvements. Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a provider who will provide structured training and support to unemployed local adults aged 19-65 to improve their employment skills and to carry out landscaping scheme improvements to our housing estates and green spaces. It is anticipated that the successful organisation will be a charity or social enterprise 'not for profit' organisation who provide training opportunities for people who are out of work focused on providing employment opportunities/improving future employment prospects. This contract will start in April 2020 and be for a term of 3 years (plus the option to extend by up to 1 + 1 further years, subject to satisfactory performance and service requirements). Please see the tender documents and specification for full details of this project. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you though the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all firms quoting, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend system. Please review the 'Clarification' tab for any update or responses to any questions raised. Deadline for Expressions of interest and availability of downloading documents Monday 28th October 2019. Completed tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our 'In-Tend' electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the 'My Return' section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your tender must be submitted via the 'In-Tend' system no later than Noon on Friday 1st November 2019. Additional information: To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89a0935-f831-48b8-bace-98a87be4bcf1
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 (below threshold)
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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