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King's Trust Northern Ireland - Get Ready Programmes for Young People

THE KING'S TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The King's Trust, located in London, is inviting tenders for the "Get Ready Programmes for Young People" in Northern Ireland. This procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' industry category. The project value is estimated at £56,000, and it is currently in the Tender stage. The submission deadline for bids is 22 April 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 15 April 2025. The procurement method is an open competition, under a below-threshold light-touch regime. The programme aims to deliver specialist training and support to young people aged 16-30 years in various sectors, divided into three lots: "Digital Skills for Life and Work," "Health and Social Care," and "Horticulture."

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those that can provide accredited qualifications. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can deliver high-quality, sector-specific programmes and possess expertise in digital skills, health and social care, or horticulture. With clear criteria focusing on both quality (70%) and price (30%), businesses that can offer innovative and cost-effective solutions stand to benefit from this procurement. The contract period begins on 30 April 2025, with a maximum extension possibility up to 31 March 2027, offering a stable and potentially long-term business opportunity.

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Notice Title

King's Trust Northern Ireland - Get Ready Programmes for Young People

Notice Description

The King's Trust are seeking suppliers to deliver specialist training and support to young people aged 16 - 30 years, in particular sectors.

Lot Information

Digital Skills for Life and Work

Two-week sector specific insight programmes, focusing on developing knowledge and practical skills relevant to this subject. Programme to include Level 2 digital skills for life and work qualification in line with the regulated qualifications framework. This Lot value is estimated, and could be higher or lower depending on the quality of bids received across the tender and the needs of The King's Trust across the framework period.

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Health and Social Care

Two-week sector specific insight programmes, focusing on developing knowledge and practical skills relevant to this subject. Programme to include Level 2 qualification related to the theme in line with the regulated qualifications framework. This Lot value is estimated, and could be higher or lower depending on the quality of bids received across the tender and the needs of The King's Trust across the framework period.

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Horticulture

Two-week sector specific insight programmes, focusing on developing knowledge and practical skills relevant to this subject. Programme to include minimum OCN Entry 3 qualification related to the theme in line with the regulated qualifications framework. This Lot value is estimated, and could be higher or lower depending on the quality of bids received across the tender and the needs of The King's Trust across the framework period.

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014211-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,998 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
THE KING'S TRUST
Contact Name
Tim Knappett
Contact Email
timothy.knappett@kingstrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
0000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8EG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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