Award

Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2021 at 13:49

Tender

09 Jun 2021 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is leading an open tender process for the "Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard" project, aimed at delivering vocational training services under the European Social Fund (ESF) initiative. The project has an estimated budget of up to £331,689.50 and is based in Taunton, UK. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 12 July 2021. This initiative falls under the Light Touch Regime as detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring adherence to the EU principles of transparency and equal treatment.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and educational services. Companies with the capacity to deliver accredited training units at various levels, excluding basic skills, are particularly suited for this tender. Providers with expertise in skill development, marketing, social value initiatives, and a commitment to equality and environmental sustainability are encouraged to participate, offering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of the community involved in the Somerset Skills for Growth Project.

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Notice Title

Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard

Notice Description

Following a successful application to the European Social Fund, Somerset County Council has secured PS2,078,053 of European Social Fund (ESF) investment to deliver the Somerset Skills for Growth Project. The Council is now seeking to procure and appoint suitably qualified suppliers to deliver the outputs and results specified within the Somerset Skills for Growth Grant Funding Agreement. 'Skill Up Springboard' will offer units at any accredited level, excluding basic skills. Accredited units applicable to this tender can be found on the following site https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ The Authority is conducting this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender opportunity falls within Schedule 3 of the Regulations (Social and Other Specific Services) and below the Light Touch Regime threshold. Whilst this means that this Tender is exempt from EU procurement rules, it will be run in accordance with the EU Treaty principles of transparency, non-discrimination, equal treatment, mutual recognition, and proportionality.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following a successful application to the European Social Fund, Somerset County Council has secured PS2,078,053 of European Social Fund (ESF) investment to deliver the Somerset Skills for Growth Project. The Council is now seeking to procure and appoint suitably qualified suppliers to deliver the outputs and results specified within the Somerset Skills for Growth Grant Funding Agreement. It is intended that this will be spread across several suppliers according to the overall requirements, and the Applicant's capacity. As such Applicants are encouraged to bid for only the elements, they are capable and have the capacity to provide. 'Skill Up Springboard' will offer units at any accredited level, excluding basic skills. Accredited units applicable to this tender can be found on the following site https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ The Authority is conducting this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender opportunity falls within Schedule 3 of the Regulations (Social and Other Specific Services) and below the Light Touch Regime threshold. Whilst this means that this Tender is exempt from EU procurement rules, it will be run in accordance with the EU Treaty principles of transparency, non-discrimination, equal treatment, mutual recognition, and proportionality. Along with satisfying the essential criteria for contract award, we are inviting Applicants to submit comprehensive and realistic method statements, with associated timescales, outlining the proposed customer journey, from the point of creating / sourcing a referral / receiving a referral, to the end of a participant's involvement. We will ask Applicants to explain how their delivery method will achieve the desired outputs/outcomes ensuring all associated risks and issues are highlighted along with any mitigating actions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ba0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027069-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,689 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£331,689 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£237,998 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Mr Iain Copeland
Contact Email
icopeland@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ASPIRE TRAINING TEAM

BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE

HAIR ACADEMY SOUTH WEST

SOMERSET BUSINESS AGENCY

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