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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities (DfC) is seeking to procure Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) to address the increased unemployment arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. This tender falls under the education and training services category and is classified as an open procedure. The contracting process is currently complete, with significant procurement activities taking place across various local councils in Northern Ireland, including Antrim and Newtownabbey, Belfast, and Causeway Coast and Glens, among others. The contracts awarded are valued at approximately £16 million each, with awards mainly being formalised on April 13, 2021, and the latest on May 21, 2021.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the training and employment services sector, particularly those that focus on vocational training and employability support. Companies that specialise in providing tailored training programmes, innovative employment solutions, or have existing experience working with local councils would be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. Additionally, suppliers with proven capabilities in agile service delivery may find these contracts beneficial as they allow for flexibility in meeting varied local demands.

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Notice Title

DfC Work Ready Employability Services

Notice Description

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Lot Information

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option.

Ards and North Down Borough Council

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option.

Belfast City Council

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option

Derry City and Strabane District Council

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option.

Mid Ulster District Council

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

As part of a move across government in Northern Ireland to respond to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the significant rise in unemployment, the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to procure Work Ready Employability Services. Work Ready Employability Services (WRES) will provide additional capacity and/or expertise to supplement and complement existing DfC employability provision in a responsive and agile manner, to ramp up and down, as and when required. Full details of DfC's requirements can be found in the Specification .

Options: 2-year initial period/1-year extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b9a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012853-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 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
Department for Communities
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Belfast Metropolitan College

Bryson Energy

CLANRYE GROUP LIMITED

D.F.P.F. LTD

NETWORK PERSONNEL LTD

RUTLEDGE RECRUITMENT TRAINING LTD

SOUTH WEST COLLEGE

The Skills Team Group Limited

Turas Nua Limited

WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

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