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title: "Framework Opportunity for Specialist Skills Providers for the Specialist Skills Support Programme and Business Scale Up Development Programme - AWARD"
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# Framework Opportunity for Specialist Skills Providers for the Specialist Skills Support Programme and Business Scale Up Development Programme - AWARD

Buyer: CALDERDALE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33d924b9-3e0e-4c0d-b65e-1001eb07a237

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## Summary

The procurement process is overseen by Calderdale College, who has initiated a Framework Opportunity for Specialist Skills Providers as part of the Specialist Skills Support Programme and Business Scale Up Development Programme. This ongoing framework is aimed at delivering high-quality skills training and consultancy support to SMEs in York, North Yorkshire, and East Riding. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1 March 2021 and concluding on 31 October 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and SMEs are encouraged to participate in delivering services under various LOTs related to consultancy and bespoke skills training.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in training and human resources consultancy. Companies capable of providing consultancy support, bespoke skills training, or leadership and management coaching are well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the framework caters to local SMEs, suppliers who can demonstrate a strong understanding of the local market and offer tailored training solutions will enhance their chances of securing a contract and expanding their client base within this region.

## Notice

This procurement is to establish a Framework of suppliers that can produce and deliver skills training and consultancy support to York, North Yorkshire and East Riding (YNYER) based SME's and their employees. The established Framework of Specialist Skills Providers will allow the College quick access to a pre-selected, sustainable and reliable group of organisations who will offer high quality delivery for the Specialist Skills Support Programme (SSSP) and Business Scale Up Development Programme (BSUP). The skills training and consultancy support required for delivery falls into the below LOTs for this Tender: o LOT 1 - Consultancy Support and Advice to Improve HR Processes (SSSP Only) o LOT 2 - Accredited and/or Non-Accredited Bespoke Skills Training (SSSP Only) o LOT 3 - Accredited and/or Non-Accredited Bespoke Skills Training in Leadership & Management (BSUP Only) o LOT 4 - Leadership & Management Coaching/Consultancy (BSUP Only) o LOT 5 - Basic Skills Delivery (BSUP & SSSP) Each applicant will be required to identify which LOTs they are able to deliver. This can be only one, several or all of them. The SSSP and BSUP are part funded by the European Social Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf308f5-4ace-4894-aa95-c784aaba3744 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CALDERDALE COLLEGE |
| Locality | WEST YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Halifax |
| Postcode | HX1 3UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Halifax |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 23 |
| Supplier names | ACTION TRAINING (ATL; ANDREA MORRISON COACHING; AZURE CONSULTING; BIRKWOOD PLANT TRAINING; BOBBY SINGH T/A BSA; BROOK CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS; CDI ALLIANCE; CLIENT MARKETING; DMM TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT; ENTERPRISE MADE SIMPLE; GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP EUROPE; GREATEST EXPECTATIONS; HOOPS SOLUTIONS; JANE FISHER ASSOCIATES; LUKE B J OWEN T/A WINDGATHER; PRO-DEVELOPMENT (UK; PURE TRAINING SOLUTIONS; QINESIS MARKETING; SCAFFOLD COACHING; SOURCE SOLUTIONS UK (HULL; TRAINING 4 LOGISTICS; UNIVERSITY OF YORK; WAKEFIELD COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf308f5-4ace-4894-aa95-c784aaba3744

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf308f5-4ace-4894-aa95-c784aaba3744
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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