Tender

Multiply Coaching, Employment and In Work Service

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jul 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for the "Multiply Coaching, Employment and In Work Service," classified under guidance and counselling services, with a maximum contract value of £4,500,000 exclusive of VAT. The tender phase is active, and proposals must be submitted by 12 noon on Thursday, 4th August 2022. The contract duration is set from 1st November 2022 to 31st July 2025, with a potential two-year extension contingent on future funding availability. Interested providers should be aware of the potential for negotiations following the tender submissions.

This opportunity offers significant avenues for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in coaching, counselling, and training services aimed at adults lacking Level 2 qualifications in Numeracy. Companies with experience in delivering innovative and effective services to adult learners, especially those working with diverse demographics, will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. It is especially appealing for organisations looking to expand their reach within the public sector, specifically in regions serviced by Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

Multiply Coaching, Employment and In Work Service

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Multiply Coaching, Employment and In Work Service. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation.Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS4,500,000 exclusive of VAT. Please note that the contract value is PS2,550,000 for the period of the contract (2 years and 8 months). There is potential for up to a 24 month extension period if any funding becomes available (note this funding is currently not available), if additional funding is available for the potential extension period the total contract value will be PS4,500,000. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon on Thursday 4th August 2022. Please note late returns will NOT be permitt

Lot Information

Multiply Coaching Service

Suffolk County Council Skills Team intends to appoint provider(s) with relevant experience and a proven track record to deliver innovative and varied services for the period of 1st November 2022 to 31st July 2025. Each service will work with adults 19+, with no upper age limit and who have not achieved a Level 2 qualification in Numeracy.1st November 2022 to 31st July 2025 with the option to extend if any funding is available for up to 24 months. Please note that funding isn't currently available for the extension period.

Multiply Employment Service

Suffolk County Council Skills Team intends to appoint provider(s) with relevant experience and a proven track record to deliver innovative and varied services for the period of 1st November 2022 to 31st July 2025. Each service will work with adults 19+, with no upper age limit and who have not achieved a Level 2 qualification in Numeracy.1st November 2022 to 31st July 2025 with the option to extend if any funding is available for up to 24 months. Please note that funding isn't currently available for the extension period.

Multiply In Work Support Service

Suffolk County Council Skills Team intends to appoint provider(s) with relevant experience and a proven track record to deliver innovative and varied services for the period of 1st November 2022 to 31st July 2025. Each service will work with adults 19+, with no upper age limit and who have not achieved a Level 2 qualification in Numeracy.1st November 2022 to 31st July 2025 with the option to extend if any funding is available for up to 24 months. Please note that funding isn't currently available for the extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0351c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019225-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katrina Browning
Contact Email
katrina.browning@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473264490

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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