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title: "Invitation to tender for the Enhancing Apprenticeships Theme of the programme which supports adults to progress to apprenticeships. - AWARD"
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# Invitation to tender for the Enhancing Apprenticeships Theme of the programme which supports adults to progress to apprenticeships. - AWARD

Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e13e8a1-7d9f-43d1-8206-ff604e33abba

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## Summary

The tender titled "Invitation to tender for the Enhancing Apprenticeships Theme of the programme which supports adults to progress to apprenticeships" was issued by Further Education Colleges based in Preston, North West England. This procurement is classified under the education and training services industry category and has reached the Award stage, with the deadline for submissions concluded on 28th July 2017. The contract has a value of £51,520 and is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2017, running until 31st July 2018.

This opportunity presents potential for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in training and employment services tailored to unemployed adults or those looking to re-enter the workforce. Companies that can effectively collaborate with local employers to devise customised training programmes will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, leveraging their expertise in vocational training and apprenticeship development to meet the outlined objectives of enhancing access to employment for adults in the Lancashire LEP area.

## 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. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa708fa0-72ba-402a-9bc1-bb97d4a4504f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,520 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENTERPRISE4ALL (NORTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2017 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa708fa0-72ba-402a-9bc1-bb97d4a4504f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa708fa0-72ba-402a-9bc1-bb97d4a4504f
  17th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe

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