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title: "Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-03 - AWARD"
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# Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-03 - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29e8be8a-eba2-484b-bac7-5903f22e8b2e

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## Summary

The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service, managed by Central Bedfordshire Council, has recently awarded a contract titled "Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-03." This contract falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting courses to aid unemployed residents and those in low-paid jobs seeking career advancement. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 8th May 2019 and running until 31st October 2019. The tender period concluded on 15th April 2019, and the contract value is set at £28,000.

This procurement opportunity is particularly relevant for organisations that offer educational and training services, including providers of accredited and non-accredited courses. Companies that can accommodate flexible learning options, such as twilight, evening, or weekend classes, would find themselves well-positioned to respond to this tender. The awarded contract aims to support residents in overcoming employment barriers, thereby facilitating the provision of vocational and skills training that can potentially broaden the market base for service providers in this sector.

## Notice

The Service is looking to purchase courses that complement and broaden the current curriculum for 2018-19 and is seeking to support two key groups of residents (later referred to as 'learners'): o Residents who are unemployed and looking for work. o Residents in low paid work and seeking career progression (earning below ?15,736.50 annual gross salary and who would be eligible for full funding). Courses should be aimed at supporting residents towards or into employment or with career progression. Courses can be accredited or non-accredited. Courses can support learners to overcome barriers with work or career progression. Courses can be sector specific or more general employability provision. Providers should consider access to provision with venues, days and times that support access to learning, for example by those in low paid employment or with caring responsibilities. This might include but is not limited to: Twilight courses (i.e. early evening); Evening courses; Weekend courses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae27c34-f777-4312-a0c6-b12570221839 |
| 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 | 8 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EVOLVE YOUR FUTURE; QUBE QUALIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 8 May 2019 at 14:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae27c34-f777-4312-a0c6-b12570221839
- 8 May 2019 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae27c34-f777-4312-a0c6-b12570221839

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae27c34-f777-4312-a0c6-b12570221839
  8th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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