Tender

Pilot project to promote employment for women & youth in the construction sector

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

22 Oct 2021 at 20:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Pilot project to promote employment for women & youth in the construction sector." This initiative aims to enhance employment opportunities for women and young people in the construction industry within Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12 November 2021. The project has a budget of £90,000 and falls under the category of research and development services with additional training services also relevant. The contract is expected to commence on 1 December 2021 and run until 31 March 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on social inclusion and workforce development, particularly those that specialise in training and consultancy services for the construction sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience in gender equality initiatives or providing technical assistance in employment training would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Successful applicants can contribute to impactful social change while expanding their operational capacity and market presence in community engagement and skills development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pilot project to promote employment for women & youth in the construction sector

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Bogota is seeking to procure the Provision of service to develop a pilot project in Valle del Cauca to promote employment opportunities for women and young people in the construction sector. OBJECTIVE: Develop a training and labour inclusion model for women and young people in the construction sector through a pilot project in Valle del Cauca, which allows the process to be documented and standardised, by creating tools that can be replicated in other regions and with other actors in the construction value chain. The pilot project focuses on four dimensions: i) engaging companies; ii) promoting a more inclusive organisational culture; iii) training final beneficiaries; and (iv) documenting the experience. SCOPE: Understand the current state of companies with regards to gender equality and social inclusion, as well as their internal needs and challenges in order to advance in the goal of being more inclusive. Provide technical assistance and training to companies to help transform their culture into a more inclusive one, Train women and young people to develop the skills most demanded by the sector, Identify employment opportunities for women and young people in the pilot companies and promote interest amongst these populations to be part of the construction and infrastructure sector, Document the experience, evaluate pilot results, and adjust the model in accordance with lessons learned during the pilot. Details on the project and documentation can be found in the e-Procurement Portal. Jaggaer https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ requires registration, navigate to Project code_7536 or ITT_4659

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84071836-75fd-4d83-8ace-5938ad6a4a5b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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