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title: "Kirklees Skills Gap"
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# Kirklees Skills Gap

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2313c464-7278-445e-9b91-4c0ad0ceec18

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "Kirklees Skills Gap" to Realise Learning and Employment Limited. This contract, classified under administrative and adult educational services, aims to address sector skills shortages in Kirklees by providing training to local residents. The procurement process utilised a restricted procedure, and the key contract dates include a tender period ending on 27th December 2023 and a contract period running from 1st May 2024 to 31st July 2025. The awarded value of the contract is £300,000, and the services are to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly those adept in delivering ESOL, legal entitlements, and support for unemployed individuals aiming to secure stable employment. Large enterprises with the capacity to meet local needs and respond to emerging priorities will find this contract especially beneficial for business growth. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business’s portfolio and establish its reputation in addressing regional skills gaps.

## Notice

The Combined Authority is seeking to contract with one training provider to deliver training to Kirklees residents, the delivery should respond to local need, emerging priorities, and sector skills shortages. Providers should be able to provide access to skills from entry level up to level 2, in one or more of the following areas: * Delivering ESOL provision * Delivering legal entitlements; * Supporting the unemployed to progress into 'good' jobs targeting sectors and vacancies identified above with high level of postings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376da27f-fb25-4cbd-8d93-4f05d1d68e4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376da27f-fb25-4cbd-8d93-4f05d1d68e4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376da27f-fb25-4cbd-8d93-4f05d1d68e4c
  11th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=76056&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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