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title: "ESF SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE WORKFORCE AND REDUNDANCY SUPPORT"
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# ESF SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE WORKFORCE AND REDUNDANCY SUPPORT

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ffdf0a4-0cd9-4e2e-a77b-adb10ba8dcfa

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ESF SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE WORKFORCE AND REDUNDANCY SUPPORT" is being undertaken by the Secretary of State for Education, through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). This initiative falls under the education and training services industry and is aimed at providing services that enhance equal access to lifelong learning. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 17th September 2018. The total value of this contract is £166,166,000, and the services will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North West, and the South East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in education and training services. Suitable businesses are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process, as the ESFA seeks to engage providers who can contribute to meeting the identified priorities of Local Enterprise Partnerships. Companies equipped to deliver effective adult education and workforce training solutions will find this tender particularly relevant for expanding their services and establishing fruitful collaborations in the education sector.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority in this procurement is the Secretary of State for Education acting through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (the "ESFA"). The ESFA is an executive agency of the Department for Education, exercising functions to fund adult education and skills. The ESFA, acting as a Co-Financing Organisation for the European Social Fund ("ESF"), is procuring education and training services to meet priorities identified by Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) area European Structural and Investment Funds Sub-Committees. As a Co-Financing Organisation, the ESFA provides match funding at Priority Axis level utilising sources of funding as match for ESF funded activity. This invitation to tender is for Priority Axis 2. The Priority Axis 2 supports activity to enhance equal access to lifelong learning. Additional information: ITT Documents are available via the Department for Educations e-tendering portal Bravo

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3538bf-78bd-4921-84d5-133d77d77591 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,166,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2018 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3538bf-78bd-4921-84d5-133d77d77591

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3538bf-78bd-4921-84d5-133d77d77591
  21st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://education.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to e -tendering portal

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