Planning

Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS)

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process aimed at enhancing vocational training for pupils educated other than at school (EOTAS). This process is currently in the planning stage, necessitating training providers to register on the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Training Providers (DPS1004594). The opportunity is classified under services, specifically targeting education and training services, personal development training services, and other related areas such as construction, hair and beauty, and digital skills. Prospective providers must register their interest by Friday, 20 March 2026, to be eligible to submit a quotation during the week commencing 30 March 2026. The training is set to commence on 1 September 2026, highlighting a pivotal opportunity for engagement and skill development aimed at boosting future employability for the youth in Hengoed, Caerphilly.

This tender provides an excellent avenue for businesses specialising in vocational training and skill development services, particularly those with expertise in the construction, beauty, and digital sectors. It is a valuable opportunity for both new and established training providers to expand their reach within the local educational sector and contribute to the employability initiatives for the area's youth. As the procurement only allows participation from those registered on the DPS, businesses are encouraged to complete their application promptly to take part in this competitive offer. Engaging with Caerphilly County Borough Council can enhance business visibility and establish strategic partnerships in the public sector, fostering business growth and credibility.

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Notice Title

Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS)

Notice Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking suitable providers to support the delivery of vocational training for pupils Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS). This provision will take place at the Centre for Skills for Learning and will support children and young people educated outside mainstream school settings.The Council aims to enhance engagement, confidence, skills development, and future employability by offering high-quality vocational learning opportunities. As part of this, the Council is seeking training providers able to deliver foundational and practical skills in the following areas:ConstructionHair and BeautyDigital SkillsTraining is expected to commence from 01 September 2026.This notice is to inform interested providers that the Council will be running a further competition under its Dynamic Purchasing System for Training Providers (DPS1004594).Providers who wish to participate in this upcoming opportunity and who are not currently registered on DPS1004594 must ensure they complete their registration and application no later than Friday, 20 March 2026.All providers approved and registered on DPS1004594 will be invited to submit a quotation for this opportunity during the week commencing 30 March 2026.The purpose of this notice is to inform any potential training providers who are not signed up to the Councils Training DPS that this competition will only be accessible to bidders if they are accepted onto the DPS and also give providers an opportunity to apply.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=162489.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162489
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162489
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80570000 - Personal development 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
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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