Award

Employability and Skills Platform - PP1011

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Oct 2021 at 09:30

Tender

04 May 2021 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by Orbit Group Limited, seeking to procure an "Employability and Skills Platform" under the category of software packages and information systems. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th June 2021. This open procedure aims to deliver a digital platform for employability and skills support, with the contract starting in July 2021 for an initial period of twelve months and options for extension. Interested suppliers are expected to register on the e-procurement portal ProContract to participate in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, digital solutions, and professional services aimed at employability and skills enhancement. Companies that can offer innovative, user-friendly digital platforms with robust functionalities for assessment, job matching, and progress reporting would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms with experience in delivering e-learning solutions and those able to provide tailored support for various customer demographics may find this contract aligns closely with their capabilities, enabling them to expand their market reach and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Employability and Skills Platform - PP1011

Notice Description

Orbit is looking to procure a Employability and Skills Platform appointing a high quality provider that will deliver a service that is demonstrably focused around the needs of Orbit. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of twelve months with an option to extend for a further two years (in annual increments) based on requirement and acceptable performance. The service is expected to commence July 2021 the exact dates to be agreed depending on the agreement between the successful provider and Orbit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To meet Orbit's customers varied employability and skills requirements we are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a digital platform that will deliver differentiated support. This will be through both customer self-managed and coach led interventions. The platform functionality will need to include as a minimum: A simple to navigate platform that is engaging, encourages user participation and supports the various levels of user digital competency including from very basic levels. Customer employability and skills assessment functionality using tools that can evidence the customers starting point and their progression at further stages of their planned/ self-led journey in the platform. Provide embedded skills, confidence and knowledge growth materials delivered through a suite of readily available employability e-learning and skills sector knowledge banks in various medias to engage varied learning styles. Provide embedded tools to enable self-led employability activities including interactive CV builders, interview practice portals, confidence building activity Provide skills assessment functionality that matches customer's existing skills sets to transferrable occupations. Provides sector specific intel and routeway information for customers looking to reskill or upskill in the growing economies To host job matching search engines with reputable providers of employment opportunities linking back to the customers' bespoke requirements of preferred job role, location, employment sector and salary expectation directly to the customer. Measure progression reporting of individuals as they move through the platform at agreed points that is visible and reportable to both the customer and their coach where applicable. For supported programmes, hold the ability to support caseload management, enabling the updating and reporting of activity. Ability to communicate via the platform with customers and their coaches. Evaluation surveys bespoke to the programme's requirements at key stages of the customer journey that report the benefit, impact and experience received in their journeys at these points. Additional information: This tender opportunity is being run on the e-procurement portal ProContract. To express an interest in this opportunity please log-in (or register for free) to https://procontract.duenorth.com to view all related documentation and submit a response. Tenderers are requested to study the specification documents in detail and ensure that the specified requirements can be met.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02acd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026876-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 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
ORBIT GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Mrs Julie Mepham
Contact Email
group.tenders@orbit.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8006781221

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

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