Tender

SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT IN EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING (NEET) OR AT RISK OF BECOMING NEET

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

21 Aug 2018 at 11:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process focuses on the contract titled "Skills Support for Those Who Are Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) or at Risk of Becoming NEET," initiated by the Secretary of State for Education through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). This open tender (above threshold) aims to provide education and training services, with a total value of £54,017,171, across various regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently active, with a tender period ending on 17 September 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and conclude on 31 July 2021, targeting the education and training services industry as defined under CPV classification.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in educational services. Businesses that specialise in training programmes, social inclusion initiatives, or skills development for disadvantaged groups would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By responding to this invitation, companies can not only contribute to enhancing participation in the labour market but also secure significant funding through the European Social Fund, potentially expanding their operations and impact in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT IN EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING (NEET) OR AT RISK OF BECOMING NEET

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority in this procurement is the Secretary of State for Education acting through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (the "ESFA"). The ESFA is an executive agency of the Department for Education, exercising functions to fund adult education and skills. The ESFA, acting as a Co-Financing Organisation for the European Social Fund ("ESF"), is procuring education and training services to meet priorities identified by Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) area European Structural and Investment Funds Sub-Committees. As a Co-Financing Organisation, the ESFA provides match funding at Priority Axis level utilising sources of funding as match for ESF funded activity. This invitation to tender is for Priority Axis 1. Priority Axis 1 supports activity to increase participation in the labour market and thereby improve social inclusion and mobility. Additional information: ITT Documents are available via the Department for Educations e-tendering portal Bravo

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fffaff5c-4a7e-4688-bdd0-184004fb96b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/945a1f6c-968e-4212-9ffc-b589526c9a7c
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
£54,017,171 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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