--- title: "Access to Employment - Skills Support for the Unemployed" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1323af84-76e2-4ce2-a796-166f260ffdb6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1323af84-76e2-4ce2-a796-166f260ffdb6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1323af84-76e2-4ce2-a796-166f260ffdb6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1323af84-76e2-4ce2-a796-166f260ffdb6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES" published: "2017-07-10" --- # Access to Employment - Skills Support for the Unemployed Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1323af84-76e2-4ce2-a796-166f260ffdb6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1323af84-76e2-4ce2-a796-166f260ffdb6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1323af84-76e2-4ce2-a796-166f260ffdb6.json) ## Summary The Further Education Colleges have issued an invitation to tender for the "Access to Employment - Skills Support for the Unemployed" programme, aimed at delivering training and support for unemployed adults in the Lancashire LEP area. This procurement falls under the services category of education and training, with the tender period closing at 12:00 noon on 28th July 2017. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2017 and will run until 31st July 2018. Prospective bidders can submit clarification questions until 12 noon on 26th July 2017, and are advised to register to download the tender documents through the provided link. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on education and vocational training to expand their reach by partnering with local employers to deliver tailored pre-employment programmes. Companies that specialise in training services, particularly those with expertise in employability skills and vocational training, would be well-suited to apply. By engaging in this procurement, successful bidders can contribute to enhancing the employability of the local workforce while simultaneously fostering business growth in the education sector. ## Notice We are looking expand our Access to Employment partnership which delivers a programme of support for adults (aged 19+) who are unemployed or 'inactive' in the Lancashire LEP area. The programme works with local employers to identify job and apprenticeship vacancies and to design bespoke pre-employment programmes to meet their skills and recruitment needs, providing employability and vocational training to help the target group to access those opportunities. This invitation to tender is for the Skills Support for the Unemployed Theme of the programme which supports adults to progress to employment. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via the correspondence tool on the website the last date for any clarification questions is Wednesday 26th july at 12 noon. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12.00 noon on the 28th July 2017, please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. To download the tender please register by following the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you have any problems please contact the In-tend help desk on Tel 0845 557 8079. Additional information: We are looking expand our Access to Employment partnership which delivers a programme of support for adults (aged 19+) who are unemployed or 'inactive' in the Lancashire LEP area. The programme works with local employers to identify job and apprenticeship vacancies and to design bespoke pre-employment programmes to meet their skills and recruitment needs, providing employability and vocational training to help the target group to access those opportunities. This invitation to tender is for the Skills Support for the Unemployed Theme of the programme which supports adults to progress to employment. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via the correspondence tool on the website the last date for any clarification questions is Wednesday 26th july at 12 noon. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12.00 noon on the 28th July 2017, please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. To download the tender please register by following the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you have any problems please contact the In-tend help desk on Tel 0845 557 8079. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1cbc58-88c7-422c-b6ad-a285bd126ac0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR2 8UR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | Sharoe Green | | Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2017 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1cbc58-88c7-422c-b6ad-a285bd126ac0 - 10 Jul 2017 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1cbc58-88c7-422c-b6ad-a285bd126ac0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1cbc58-88c7-422c-b6ad-a285bd126ac0 10th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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