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Framework Agreement for the Delivery of Various Employment Academies

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Framework Agreement for the Delivery of Various Employment Academies" was initiated by Belfast City Council, located in Belfast, UK. This procurement is classified under the training services sector and was carried out through an open procurement method. The tender has reached the award stage, with active contracts signed on 22nd February 2021, covering four distinct lots: Care Sector Employment Academies, Customer Service Sector Employment Academies, Practical Sector Employment Academies, and Office Based Employment Academies, each aimed at enhancing skills and employability in these industries.

This framework agreement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focused on the sectors mentioned in the lots. Companies delivering training in health, customer service, practical skills, or office-based competencies would be well-positioned to participate in this procurement process. Furthermore, the framework allows for the inclusion of named participants, indicating potential collaboration opportunities for smaller enterprises aiming to expand their market reach and capacity through partnership with established training providers.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Delivery of Various Employment Academies

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is in relation to the delivery of various employment academies. The Framework will be divided into four lots as follows: Lot 1 - Care Sector Employment Academies Lot 2 - Customer Service Sector Employment Academies Lot 3 - Practical Sector Employment Academies Lot 4 - Office Based Sector Employment Academies There is one preferred supplier to deliver each lot.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Care Sector Employment Academies

Lot 1 of the framework agreement is regarding the delivery of care sector employment academies. These will include, but are not limited to: - Health; - Social Care; - Education; - Childcare and play work.

Options: The use of the Framework by other named participants.

Lot 2 - Customer Service Sector Employment Academies

Lot 2 of the framework agreement is regarding the delivery of customer service sector employment academies. These will include, but are not limited to: - Leisure; - Hospitality; - Tourism; - Retail.

Options: The use of the Framework by other named participants.

Lot 3 - Practical Sector Employment Academies

Lot 3 of the framework agreement is regarding the delivery of practical sector employment academies. These will include, but are not limited to: - Transport and logistics; - Construction; - Green Economy and Manufacturing

Options: The use of the Framework by other named participants.

Lot 4 - Office Based Employment Academies

Lot 4 of the framework agreement is regarding the delivery of office based employment academies. These will include, but are not limited to: - Administration; - Financial; - Digital.

Options: The use of the Framework by other named participants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0296de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003958-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20215 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
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
crothersr@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8GD
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ASHTON COMMUNITY TRUST

BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

DFPF LTD T/A PEOPLE 1ST

EAST BELFAST MISSION

GEMS NI

IMPACT TRAINING NI

UPPER SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT TRUST

WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES

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