Award

Suffolk Wide Skills and Employment Programme

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2024 at 13:20

Tender

15 Nov 2023 at 01:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the Suffolk Wide Skills and Employment Programme. The programme aims to provide employment and skills support to local individuals using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contract value is £2,060,000 exclusive of VAT. The procurement method was an open procedure, following the Light Touch regime under the PCR15. The programme consists of two lots focusing on youth and adult projects in vocational training services. The procurement stage is award, with the contract signed on 3rd April 2024.

The Suffolk Wide Skills and Employment Programme offers opportunities for businesses in the vocational training services industry to provide support services to young people and adults in the region. Companies specialised in vocational training, employment support, and skills development would be well-suited to compete for the programme's lots. With active involvement in the community and a commitment to providing tailored and flexible services, businesses can contribute to the growth and development of individuals in Suffolk County.

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Notice Title

Suffolk Wide Skills and Employment Programme

Notice Description

Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme - With the closure of European Social Fund projects and the increasing need for supporting local people into work, or progressing in their careers, using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Suffolk County Council (SCC) have been commissioned by Suffolk District and Borough Councils (Babergh District Council, East Suffolk Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Mid Suffolk District Council and West Suffolk Council) to appoint a Single Service Delivery Provider or Group with a 'Lead Operator' to deliver employment and skills support to those who need support to get back into/or progress in work. 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 PS2,060,000 exclusive of VAT. This open procurement with negotiation complies with the Light Touch regime under the PCR15.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Youth Project 16 - 24 years old

The service will provide intensive & flexible 1 to 1 support for young people aged 16-24, who are facing multiple and/or significant barriers. Focussing primarily on those who are NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training); the service will support individuals to address barriers, develop 'soft' skills, 'hard' skills, and gain basic qualifications. 'Personal development leads' will support the customer through an individual journey of development appropriate to their needs by utilising existing or new personal support, skills programmes, and other activities.

Options: Optional 12 month extension.

Lot 2 - Adult Project 18+

We are looking to procure a service that will offer flexible and personalised support to Suffolk residents and local businesses - to cover the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. We would like to see a multi-stranded approach, which can work with individuals aged 18 or over who may be economically inactive or employed. The activity should include an initial assessment and a formal plan of action, which will signpost to other existing provision and include appropriate interventions/activities funded directly by this project. We are looking for one lead supplier but expect the lead supplier to subcontract (although this isn't essential) or work in partnership with a range of VCFSE Organisations and Providers from across the County to ensure that their specialist provision is utilised, and a community-based approach assured. We also anticipate the supplier will have knowledge of existing providers and signpost to other funded services as relevant to ensure best use of funding and to reduce duplication.

Options: Optional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0419d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020295-2024
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,029,998 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katrina.browning@suffolk.gov.uk, neil.holland@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

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