Tender

Employment, Skills and Economic Development Dynamic Purchasing System

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Sep 2022 at 13:37

Tender

25 Jan 2022 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Employment, Skills and Economic Development Dynamic Purchasing System" focusing on training services. The project aims to support employability, adult skills, community learning, and consultancy services funded by different sources, including the European Social Fund and ERDF. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline of 1st August 2025, and opportunities are available for businesses in the UK.

This tender by the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council presents opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, consultancy, employability support, and community development. Suitable businesses can bid for different lots under the Dynamic Purchasing System, offering a range of services related to skills development, workforce wellbeing, and community support. The procurement method is open, allowing various suppliers to participate and contribute to the economic growth of the region.

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Notice Title

Employment, Skills and Economic Development Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

Investing funds from multiple sources throughout the life of this DPS including the European Social Fund, ERDF European Regional Development Fund, this project will help to deliver employability support (age 16+), adult skills and community learning and offer support to employed individuals who wish to progress in work, move into new sectors or are at risk of redundancy along with supporting Careers Information Advice and Guidance to all age groups. This will also include Consultancy services required to facilitate the delivery of the above requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Community based introductory & entry level skills and employability training

Lot 1 - Community based introductory & entry level skills and employability training Further information in the tender docs

Lot 2 - Careers Education Information, advice and guidance to children, young people and adults

Lot 2 - Careers Education Information, advice and guidance to children, young people and adults Further information in the tender docs

Lot 3 - Consultancy to increase productivity through the innovative & imaginative application

Lot 3 - Consultancy to increase productivity through the innovative & imaginative application Further information in tenders docs

Lot 4 - Workforce wellbeing, consultancy & training

Lot 4 - Workforce wellbeing, consultancy & training Further information in the tender docs

Lot 5 - Specialist consultancy support to residents into self-employment

Lot 5 - Specialist consultancy support to residents into self-employment Further information in the tender docs

Lot 6 - Community Development

Lot 6 - Community Development Further information in the tender docs

Lot 7 - Specialist Consultancy Employment & Skills

Lot 7 - Specialist Consultancy Employment & Skills Further information in the tender docs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030f4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027193-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Mira Hope
Contact Email
procurement@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

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