Tender

Works Better For All (KMCAS-160A)

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Sep 2021 at 12:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kirklees Council is initiating a tender titled "Works Better For All (KMCAS-160A)" aimed at enhancing local employment services funded partially through the European Social Fund (ESF). The tender seeks to engage up to two Delivery Partners for a period of 23 months, with an estimated contract value of approximately £513,333. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage and is set to conclude on 1 November 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 3 January 2022 and will run until 30 November 2023, with the services primarily centred around higher education and training within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in higher education, adult training, and employment services to collaborate with the Kirklees Council in delivering integrated support for the unemployed. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, as the requirement for match funding is structured to support their involvement. Companies adept at co-designing services and providing employment support will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to potentially expand their reach and foster growth within their sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Works Better For All (KMCAS-160A)

Notice Description

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is seeking to work with a maximum of two (2) suitable Delivery Partners for a delivery period of twenty three (23) months to work with us, at risk, to co-design, develop and deliver the Kirklees Council response to the European Social Fund, Enhanced Local Flexibility for the Unemployed Call which if successful would be part funded through European Social Fund ("ESF"). If successful this funding would enable the Council to further develop an integrated employment and skills offer, and would inform a future devolved employment and skills service. This could bring together information, advice and guidance alongside the delivery of employment, skills, apprenticeships and wider support for individuals and employers. Further detail is provided in the Specification document. Works Better For All provision is estimated to start in September 2021 subject to approval by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the Managing Authority for the European Social Fund Programme 2014 - 2020. The anticipated commencement date for the Contract(s) is 3rd January 2022 and the programme will run until 30 November 2023. The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is approximately PS513,333.00 for the entire twenty three (23) month duration of the programme. Delivery Partners are required to provide 50% match funding (or 25% for VCS Organisations).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea776226-a646-4a11-868a-8a3313341de9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£513,333 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2022 - 30 Nov 2023 1-2 years
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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2NF
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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