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title: "SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training"
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# SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ef9ffd3-9dd6-4008-84b9-527758252e2e

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## Summary

Essex County Council is managing the procurement process for the "SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training", aiming to establish a framework that will enhance access to essential services for the SELEP area, covering local authorities such as Essex, East Sussex, and Kent, among others. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is currently completed with a project value of £5 million. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 5th February 2021 and a contract period from 10th March 2021 to 9th March 2023, targeting a coordinated response to COVID-19 challenges.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in training services aimed at vulnerable job seekers, especially within key sectors like construction, logistics, health, and IT. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in skills training, alongside those with capabilities in digital training, will find this framework particularly advantageous. The successful delivery of services under this framework may not only contribute to immediate community recovery but also enhance the service providers' reputation and expand their operational footprint across the SELEP region.

## Notice

Essex County Council is managing this procurement process on behalf of SELEP. It is proposed that a framework will be established to allow access for SELEP, and those public sector organisations associated with SELEP, to the services being provided. Ordering and payment processes will be established at the commencement of this agreement. It is proposed that the framework would be procured on terms which would provide access to the local authorities within the SELEP area including but not limited to; Essex County Council, East Sussex Council, Kent County Council, Southend Council, Thurrock Council and Medway Council. District, borough and city authorities within this geography. These Contracting Bodies will be responsible for ordering of, and payment for, their own services through this agreement. The key outcome of this tender is to ensure a co-ordinated, effective response to COVID-19. As such, we are seeking organisations that can support us through the delivery of services as set out in the Lots below. Interested Bidders are required to highlight which Lot(s) of work they are bidding for and is clearly marked when completing the Bidder questionnaire. Lots Lot 1 - Pathway to jobs in SELEP growth and recruiting sectors. Training specifically to get recently unemployment / redundant individuals into key sectors and illustrating a collaborative approach with employers. Key sectors include construction, logistics, health,care, IT, food production, engineering and the coastal and rural economies are to be supported across all. There is the ability to be flexible if new government funding is issued which addresses shortages in these sectors. Lot 2 - Maximising jobs arising through the digital revolution. Training specifically to support people into digital roles across all sectors Lot 3 - Digital skills for all - kit, connectivity and access to training Additional information: Your tender submission must be submitted to the Authority electronically by publishing through this ITT CO0043 SELEP COVID-19 Skills Training at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login, RFX REQ1000158 - CO0043 SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training:- not later than 12:00 hours on 05/02/2021 It is the Authority's policy to reject any tenders received after the above deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744a2a7d-0d01-4c81-be27-771e8fb7287e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,700,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | TECHTALENT ACADEMY; THE SHAW TRUST; WE ARE DIGITAL TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744a2a7d-0d01-4c81-be27-771e8fb7287e
- 7 Jan 2021 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be96565-2635-4809-a7b6-1da8a0f5b924

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744a2a7d-0d01-4c81-be27-771e8fb7287e
  8th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be96565-2635-4809-a7b6-1da8a0f5b924
  7th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ffccd1f-b58e-4b53-9eee-b980b00ee53c

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

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