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title: "Delivery of Training in Functional Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref:03S19P03307"
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# Delivery of Training in Functional Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref:03S19P03307

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d95a13e-db3e-468d-ab08-787eababc12d

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## Summary

The University of Chester has announced the completion of a tender titled "Delivery of Training in Functional Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington". This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with an associated contract period starting from 19th October 2021 and concluding on 31st May 2022. The tender was processed through a selective procurement method known as a dynamic purchasing system, and it encompasses various accredited training courses in functional skills across multiple delivery formats. The minimum contract value is approximately £370, while the total anticipated value is around £4,380, anticipated to reflect demand from participants throughout the duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services and training provision. Businesses that can offer innovative training solutions in functional skills, including English and mathematics, particularly in both online and classroom settings, are well-suited to compete. The dynamic nature of the purchasing system allows for ongoing engagement, making it advantageous for providers looking to cater to the specific training needs of employees in the Cheshire and Warrington region.

## Notice

The University of Chester has already appointed suitably qualified organisations onto a Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver a range of skills solutions and training options to Cheshire and Warrington employees until 31st May 2022. This tender welcomed a range of established provision and innovative & emerging programmes to deliver courses in Training in Functional Skills. The values in this award notice only relate to the tender process and not the actual values under the contracts as these will be dependent upon demand from participants. The overall contract value is the accumulative total estimated for all tenders under the DPS as detailed in the contract notice 2019/S 233-571922. All Lots were awarded, which were: Lot 1a Accredited - Functional Skills - English Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Online with Tutor Lot 1b Accredited - Functional Skills - English Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Classroom Lot 2a - Accredited - Functional Skills Maths Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Online with Tutor Lot 2b Accredited - Functional Skills Maths Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Classroom Lot 3a Accredited - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Levels 1 - 3 - Online with Tutor Lot 3b Accredited - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Levels 1 - 3 - Classroom Additional information: This tender was run via the University's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend". Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a648e5c-4e01-4abe-8fb7-495b1d8bde06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,380 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOCUSING FIRST ON PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a648e5c-4e01-4abe-8fb7-495b1d8bde06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a648e5c-4e01-4abe-8fb7-495b1d8bde06
  24th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help

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