--- title: "The Basic and Life Skills Project for Ashfield" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a822869-25c3-4df4-93e1-a9d518079387" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a822869-25c3-4df4-93e1-a9d518079387" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a822869-25c3-4df4-93e1-a9d518079387.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a822869-25c3-4df4-93e1-a9d518079387.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-31" --- # The Basic and Life Skills Project for Ashfield Buyer: ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a822869-25c3-4df4-93e1-a9d518079387 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a822869-25c3-4df4-93e1-a9d518079387) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a822869-25c3-4df4-93e1-a9d518079387.json) ## Summary The Ashfield District Council has initiated a tender for 'The Basic and Life Skills Project for Ashfield' within the education and training services category. The procurement stage is currently open, with a tender period ending on September 15, 2023, and contract period set to start on November 1, 2023, until March 31, 2025. The total contract value is £159,000. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and is aimed at supporting residents in gaining functional skills to enhance their employability and participation in the digital world. The Basic and Life Skills Project for Ashfield, run by Ashfield District Council, presents a business growth opportunity for entities specialising in education and training services. Companies offering courses in functional skills development, digital literacy, and communication technologies are well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating, businesses can contribute to improving the residents' employability and overall quality of life, addressing the current cost-of-living challenges in the district and supporting individuals in accessing high-quality job opportunities and training options. ## Notice Project Description / Summary - Basic and Life Skills Project From the 2021 Census, it was identified that 23.6% of Ashfield residents aged 16+ have declared to have no qualifications. Functional skills are essential for further studies and are applicable in most jobs. Most people need these vital skills to work, learn and contribute to society effectively. Functional skills enhance proficiency in numeracy and literacy, which is essential in daily trade and service transactions. Learning material for functional skills qualifications is based on practical and real-life situations. Developing functional skills can increase confidence and improve both work performance and productivity. The Basic and Life Skills programme's aim is to improve the stats in paragraph above, consisting of supporting residents complete functional skills courses which will allow them to take a step closer to the labour market, level up within the digital world, effectively communicate with others, and collaborate with new and emerging technologies in the workplace. The programme will act as a springboard and a key access point for residents to overcome challenges that they are facing through the current cost-of-living crisis, build resilience, improve confidence and support them in developing the skills needed to move into high quality jobs and training opportunities within the district. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f85827-b8bd-44c2-9970-71cabfff8d16 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £159,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 31 Aug 2023 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f85827-b8bd-44c2-9970-71cabfff8d16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f85827-b8bd-44c2-9970-71cabfff8d16 31st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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