Planning

Opportunity Sheffield Pathways to Progression Ambition and Pathways to Success Tender Opportunities - Prior Information Notice

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jul 2021 at 11:30

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council is initiating a tender titled "Opportunity Sheffield Pathways to Progression Ambition and Pathways to Success Tender Opportunities - Prior Information Notice." This procurement pertains to the education and training services industry and is located in Sheffield, England. Currently in the planning stage, the budget for this initiative is set at £550,000, with the contract period starting on 1st October 2021 and ending on 31st March 2022. A crucial deadline for future notices is scheduled for 2nd August 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on employment and skills training, particularly for those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering innovative project solutions that assist unemployed individuals or those economically inactive in Sheffield to re-enter the workforce, training, or education will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with local communities and demonstrating a strong understanding of the region's labour market needs could further enhance a bidder's prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Opportunity Sheffield Pathways to Progression Ambition and Pathways to Success Tender Opportunities - Prior Information Notice

Notice Description

Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council, wishes to inform you of its plans for the remainder of the 2019-21 ESF Pathways project, which is part-funded by the European Social Fund. This project incorporates the Ambition - Pathways to Progression (P2P) and Pathways to Success (P2S) programmes. The Department for Work & Pensions has granted a time-only extension to both programmes, allowing existing underspend from Ambition (P2P) and P2S to be utilised for a continuation of activity until March 31st 2022. To this end, we will be commissioning a series of six-month projects on Ambition (P2P) and four-month projects on P2S. The commissioned activity will be for a range of projects to support residents of Sheffield who are unemployed or economically inactive enter employment, training or education.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01a5ecb-5669-42ea-9d05-9fe3d2a93f55
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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