Tender

Essential Skills Training

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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Tender

02 Oct 2018 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a provider for an essential skills training contract, with a total budget of £1,500,000. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th November 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 9th January 2019 and conclude on 8th January 2022. The successful bidder will be required to offer tailored support for up to 2,500 learners, ensuring they achieve necessary qualifications in functional skills.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in delivering skills training and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves well-suited to compete. Providers should be prepared to offer flexible support options, including one-on-one assistance and local classroom sessions, to accommodate the diverse needs of learners across various locations.

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Notice Title

Essential Skills Training

Notice Description

The provider of Essential Skills will support staff to achieve these qualifications via an initial assessment process which will ascertain what current level the learner is working to in a functional skills capacity. Should the learner fall short of level 2, a support package is created to assist the learner to achieve level 2 and further levels if necessary, according to the requirements of the Apprenticeship. The initial assessment should offer a transparent and formulated process, ensuring both literacy and numeracy are assessed and that all relevant Management Information can be audited either by the MOJ or Ofsted. The Ministry of Justice anticipates that there will be substantial recruitment in operational roles over the next 3 - 5 years with an approximate number of e 2,500 learners. Therefore, the provider of Essential Skills must have the capacity to provide the appropriate service taking into account the potential volume of learners. The provider will be required to supply the following on a day to day basis:- - 1 -1 support via phone or email to the individual learner - Face to face classroom sessions - local to the learner i.e. establishment learning centre - Feedback on progress with advice and guidance on how the learner can improve - Feedback on learner progress to management - Management information when requested Additional information: More information is available at https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0505e06a-e3a8-418f-a8c3-9eab864b03d4
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jan 2019 - 8 Jan 2022 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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