Award

SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2021 at 13:08

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12 Jan 2021 at 10:29

Tender

05 Jan 2021 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is managed by Essex County Council on behalf of the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) and is titled "SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training." It falls within the education and training services sector, focusing on supporting local authorities in key regions such as Essex, East Sussex, Kent, Southend, Thurrock, and Medway. The tender, initiated to establish a flexible framework agreement to address COVID-19 recovery, is currently active and has been allocated a total contract value of £5,000,000, with an end date for submissions set for 5th February 2021. The process follows an open procurement method and aims to facilitate easy access to training services for various local authorities within the SELEP area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the training and education sector, particularly those specialising in workforce development and digital skills training aimed at aiding unemployed individuals into key job sectors such as construction, healthcare, IT, and logistics. Companies that can offer innovative training solutions and collaborate with employers to tailor programmes will be well-suited to compete for the contracts. The ability to respond swiftly in adapting training frameworks in light of potential government funding would further enhance competitive advantage in this bidding process.

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Notice Title

SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training

Notice Description

Essex County Council is managing this procurement process on behalf of SELEP. It is proposed that a framework will be established to allow access for SELEP, and those public sector organisations associated with SELEP, to the services being provided. Ordering and payment processes will be established at the commencement of this agreement. It is proposed that the framework would be procured on terms which would provide access to the local authorities within the SELEP area including but not limited to; Essex County Council, East Sussex Council, Kent County Council, Southend Council, Thurrock Council and Medway Council. District, borough and city authorities within this geography. These Contracting Bodies will be responsible for ordering of, and payment for, their own services through this agreement. The key outcome of this tender is to ensure a co-ordinated, effective response to COVID-19. As such, we are seeking organisations that can support us through the delivery of services as set out in the Lots below. Interested Bidders are required to highlight which Lot(s) of work they are bidding for and is clearly marked when completing the Bidder questionnaire. Lots Lot 1 - Pathway to jobs in SELEP growth and recruiting sectors. Training specifically to get recently unemployment / redundant individuals into key sectors and illustrating a collaborative approach with employers. Key sectors include construction, logistics, healthcare, IT, food production, engineering and the coastal and rural economies are to be supported across all. . There is the ability to be flexible if new government funding is issued which addresses shortages in these sectors. Lot 2 - Maximising jobs arising through the digital revolution. Training specifically to support people into digital roles across all sectors Lot 3 - Digital skills for all - kit, connectivity and access to training

Lot Information

Pathway to jobs in SELEP growth and recruiting sectors

Training specifically to get recently unemployed / redundant adults into identified jobs in key sectors - collaborative approach with employers. Ensure no duplication with existing government programmes and target cohorts accordingly. Targeting construction, health, care, rural economy, logistics, engineering, in that order of priority and with the ability to adapt if government sector support funding is launched. To include wrap around support tailored to the individual. To include awareness raising of the sectors and increasing their attractiveness. Ability to agree change of sector focus according to government responses and changing market needs Retraining for key sectors - 300 people supported into jobs

Options: The agreements have the option to extend for 12 months

Maximising jobs arising through the digital revolution

* As digital jobs are cross cutting, this would offer training for digital roles across all sectors and for jobs such as coding, software development, web design and video production. Increased focus and demand due to COVID-19. * To include element of raising awareness of the sector and increasing diversity. * Collaborative approach with employers. * Potential to work with National Retraining Scheme team at DfE who are piloting digital boot-camps in other areas and to build on experiences of similar programme in Lancashire.

Options: The agreement maybe extended for a further period of up to 12 months.

Digital skills for all

Getting kit and connectivity to those without it and where this is a barrier to training or employment (with conditions and checks on kit and connectivity for a minimum period). A loan scheme model for the kit will be explored. High quality training to address the now universal requirement for basic digital skills, in virtually all roles. Such training could be offered to quite large cohorts and include collaborations with corporates to ensure maximum impact. Package to include training for those with no, some and developing digital skills. Given evidence shows access likely to be lower in deprived areas, ensure districts with lower skills rates / higher unemployment are targeted as well as BAME groups and individuals with disabilities.

Options: The agreement maybe extended for a further period of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0287b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007251-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30213000 - Personal computers

80000000 - Education and training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,245,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,625,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Beaver
Contact Email
andrew.beaver@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330136253

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

TECHTALENT ACADEMY

THE SHAW TRUST

WE ARE DIGITAL TRAINING

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