Tender

Skills Framework

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

TenderUpdate

06 May 2021 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently conducting a procurement process for a "Skills Framework" aimed at enhancing education and training services in the Tees Valley region. The framework is projected to be valued at approximately £160 million over four years and is classified under the main procurement category of services. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission now extended to 17:00 on 10 May 2021. Interested bidders must register on the NEPO portal to participate. This framework will facilitate engagement with experienced training providers to align skills training with local employer needs.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in workforce development and skills training. Providers that can demonstrate high-quality service and an understanding of employer needs in the Tees Valley will be well-placed to compete. The establishment of this framework not only promises substantial contracts but also reinforces the importance of skills development in the local economy, making it a pivotal opportunity for growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Skills Framework

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority Group wishes to establish a Skills Framework that will enable the Combined Authority to engage with high quality and experienced providers to deliver high quality skills training provision, that is aligned to employer skills need, to those who are resident within Tees Valley. It is anticipated that the total value of the framework over the next 4 years will be circa PS160m This tender process will also include the first call-off from the contract and the call-off details can be found along with all the other tender documents at the following link. Please Note: Due to time constraints the deadline for becoming part of the framework and the first call-off contract are both 12 Noon 7 May 2021. TVCA utilising the NEPO portal to conduct this tender process, potential bidders will need to be registered on the NEPO portal at www.nepoportal.org. where you will be able to express and interest and access the tender documents. Any clarification questions regarding the Framework or the process should be submitted via the NEPO e-tender system portal. Any questions submitted outside the portal will not be responded to

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a349
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007128-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1642524434

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6QY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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