--- title: "Bespoke Pre-employment training opportunities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c94557e-2e72-4792-a785-e355b03a3ccc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c94557e-2e72-4792-a785-e355b03a3ccc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c94557e-2e72-4792-a785-e355b03a3ccc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c94557e-2e72-4792-a785-e355b03a3ccc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD" published: "2019-01-03" --- # Bespoke Pre-employment training opportunities Buyer: GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c94557e-2e72-4792-a785-e355b03a3ccc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c94557e-2e72-4792-a785-e355b03a3ccc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c94557e-2e72-4792-a785-e355b03a3ccc.json) ## Summary The public procurement process, initiated by GWE Business West Ltd, involves inviting proposals for bespoke pre-employment training opportunities aimed at equipping up to 360 learners with essential skills for roles in the West of England Enterprise Zones. The contract, valued at £100,000 (plus VAT), is classified under training services, and the open procurement method will accept submissions until the end of the tender period on 9th November 2018. The contract itself is set to commence on 15th November 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in training and education services, as it encourages collaborative proposals from diverse stakeholders, including employers and training providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-positioned to compete, given the focus on innovative training designs tailored for local needs, which can lead to increased visibility and potential contract awards within the public sector. ## Notice Invitation to submit proposals for bespoke 'recruit and train' pre-employment offers in the West of England. GWE Business West Ltd (Business West) is a key player in delivering support solutions to businesses and is seeking bids from organisations to co-design and deliver bespoke pre-employment training opportunities. These opportunities form part of the Skills West programme and will equip up to 360 learners with the skills and competencies that are needed to apply for roles in the West of England Enterprise Zones and Enterprise Areas, both now and in the future. You are invited to submit a proposal (or proposals) for designing and delivering bespoke pre-recruitment training that will equip people with the skills that are needed in the West of England Enterprise Zones or Areas both now and in the future. Collaborative responses are encouraged from both employers and providers/ and or other stakeholders who operate in the region. The organisation providing the training programme does not need to be an accredited training provider. The training can be provided by an employer or another organisation with the expertise in the specified area. We are seeking to fund a number of proposals that together deliver training for up to 360 learners. The total amount of funding available is PS100,000 (plus VAT). Applicants can submit more than one proposal. Should insufficient proposals be accepted through the initial call a number of further calls will be made until the funding has been fully committed. To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document and the accompanying appendices. We welcome applicants to submit a proposal, details of which can be found on our website; https://www.businesswest.co.uk/tenders/invitation-submit-proposals-bespoke-%E2%80%98recruit-and-train%E2%80%99-pre-employment-offers-west-england ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36533e76-61eb-43f4-8cae-33f8fac82931 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2018 | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS8 3RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Pill | | Westminster constituency | North Somerset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BABBASSA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 3 Jan 2019 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36533e76-61eb-43f4-8cae-33f8fac82931 - 30 Oct 2018 at 15:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f5b187-1814-4cb9-b675-6e6d8f956efb - 30 Oct 2018 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f5b187-1814-4cb9-b675-6e6d8f956efb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36533e76-61eb-43f4-8cae-33f8fac82931 3rd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f5b187-1814-4cb9-b675-6e6d8f956efb 30th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e5bce99-033a-480f-bdd5-85631dbea003 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f218b7bf-483d-4aa5-943d-067f084411d6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48af4882-5666-48d1-aec8-d5f14b06b181 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/927cc1a5-d181-45f2-b1fb-3b31b7c0a83b ## Notice URLs - https://www.businesswest.co.uk/tenders/invitation-submit-proposals-bespoke-%E2%80%98recruit-and-train%E2%80%99-pre-employment-offers-west-england ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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