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East Suffolk United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund Local Skills Programme

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk Council in the United Kingdom is seeking a service provider to deliver a local skills programme funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The programme focuses on addressing priority needs such as Youth Unemployment, Recruitment, Training in Local Industry, and Starting as Self-Employed. The contract period is for 12 months starting from April 1, 2024, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. The programme is divided into two lots, with specific values and services outlined.

This public procurement opportunity by East Suffolk Council presents avenues for businesses to participate in delivering education and training services. Businesses specialising in services related to Youth Employment, Recruitment, Training, and Career Pathways may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement stage is currently open, with a tender submission deadline of 4th March 2024. The opportunity, part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aims to strengthen local skills and employment initiatives in East Suffolk.

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Notice Title

East Suffolk United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund Local Skills Programme

Notice Description

Using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) East Suffolk Council (ESC) is seeking to appoint a Single Service Delivery Provider or multi-providers to deliver a localised skills programme that addresses priority needs in East Suffolk; Youth Unemployment, Recruitment and Training in Local Industry, and Starting as Self-Employed

Lot Information

Youth Employment Service (including enhanced provision)

Using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) East Suffolk Council (ESC) is seeking to appoint a Single Service Delivery Provider or multi-providers to deliver a localised skills programme that addresses priority needs in East Suffolk; Youth Unemployment, Recruitment & Training in Local Industry, and Starting as Self-Employed

Renewal: All bidders should note that the enhanced Youth Employment Service (PS95,000) section of Lot 1 is subject to an external funding decision which is to be confirmed by the end of February

Business Support for Recruitment, Training and Career Pathways

Using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) East Suffolk Council (ESC) is seeking to appoint a Single Service Delivery Provider or multi-providers to deliver a localised skills programme that addresses priority needs in East Suffolk; Youth Unemployment, Recruitment & Training in Local Industry, and Starting as Self-Employed

Renewal: As noted above, the initial contract period is for a 12-month contract length (commencing 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025), with a potential extension of up-to 12 months for an up to 50% increase on the original contract value subject to cabinet and funding approval

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04376f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003836-2024
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79634000 - Career guidance services

79996000 - Business organisation services

80000000 - Education and training services

80310000 - Youth education services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,214 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£350,107 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Email
abiola.michael-bucknor@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1502523677

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

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