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title: "ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in Stoke-On-Trent & Staffordshire LEP area"
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# ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in Stoke-On-Trent & Staffordshire LEP area

Buyer: SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14803c55-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Skills Funding Agency, which is looking to engage organisations for an ESF funded initiative aimed at supporting individuals who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) within the Stoke-On-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area. The tender, titled "ESF funded activity to support individuals who are NEET in Stoke-On-Trent & Staffordshire LEP area," classified under adult and other education services, is currently complete. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure, with a contract value of approximately £6,499,500. The original tender period ended on 18 January 2016, while the contract commenced on 14 April 2016 and extends to 31 March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and vocational training services, particularly those that cater to individuals in the NEET demographic, including apprenticeships and skills training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to respond, provided they have been registered with the Skills Funding Agency and indicated interest in delivering relevant services in the specified LEP area. With government backing and European Social Fund (ESF) support, this contract could be pivotal for businesses looking to expand their reach and impact within the educational sector.

## Notice

To procure the services of organisations to deliver activity to support individuals who are NEET on behalf of The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills acting through the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) for delivery in Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund (ESF) to support individuals who are NEET or in danger of becoming NEET identified in the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area mentioned above. Additional information: It should be noted that the SFA uses its own e-tendering portal provided as a managed service and that is the only means that responses to this ITT will be allowed Only organisations which successfully passed the June 2015 refresh of the SFA Register of Training Organisations will be invited to this tender . They also must have indicated in their submission to this refresh that they were interested in delivering in this LEP are , were interested in delivering provision to individuals identified as NEET 15-24and passed delivery of education and training and selecting the following options: * 16-18 Apprenticeships * 19-23 Apprenticeships * Traineeships * Skills for Life * Pre-employment training * Community Learning * ESOL * Skills support for the unemployed Candidates passing delivery of Information, advice and guidance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7346c1e8-e967-449e-9c6d-292d6b0991dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,499,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,499,483 |
| 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 | SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2017 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7346c1e8-e967-449e-9c6d-292d6b0991dc
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e76a9a8-3aa5-4fd6-a051-caa98f50ce3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7346c1e8-e967-449e-9c6d-292d6b0991dc
  11th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e76a9a8-3aa5-4fd6-a051-caa98f50ce3f
  7th December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52c24c5f-33ee-4f74-ae33-09f4d5a9a8bd
  Document for Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b643bf00-ed8d-407f-83fa-6cdfa94256d5
  Document for Completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6ca7610-0386-4190-a62b-c72535623dc4
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e977922c-9413-4038-8357-b09d28889b54
  OJEU Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3688526d-266d-4b96-86e7-16b04f99b387
  Read Me First & Instructions Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cb62a3f-2633-459f-8512-345f6a7c7c73
  Document for Completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da8412fd-f45c-434e-bf4e-af9852aa4df6
  Document for information and completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/115d97b5-f2a5-4411-8e37-4163e808df40
  Terms & Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40c1bc90-30a4-456b-98de-46847d3f88c4
  Document for Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c959f89-2ecf-4d08-a758-641ba9c5deb3
  Document for Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cb96d35-6f9b-43d6-b713-031aea83191e
  Document for Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afc9ea63-2ff9-49a8-b166-16e14012e98b
  Document for Completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1890f2c-d006-4e9d-99e5-3baac2508fdd
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdbea6f2-feef-4901-b04f-7dcb65f9e4da
  OJEU Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/292251f2-7b74-43ee-9909-0c235e2f62a3
  Read Me First & Instructions Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fb5f84a-7d7b-4de2-8230-63e5b99084e3
  Document for Completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ac0bdf9-14d2-4e14-a2c3-60566bc827bd
  Document for information and completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8651576a-6082-4a2e-9408-ef76ab6da5dc
  Terms & Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c56bdd6-7a10-4f58-9b71-6ba8051b1aab
  Document for Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30f4230c-c42e-4381-8c5e-94fd57158ae8
  Document for Information

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