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title: "TTDA5323 UK Shared Prosperity Fund - People and Skills and Sector Pathways Programme Delivery"
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# TTDA5323 UK Shared Prosperity Fund - People and Skills and Sector Pathways Programme Delivery

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e23600b-b140-4122-b4b5-1d29ea565369

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## Summary

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for the "TTDA5323 UK Shared Prosperity Fund - People and Skills and Sector Pathways Programme Delivery." This initiative, categorised under Higher Education Services, sought to deliver employment and skills interventions across Torbay, comprising five separate opportunities (Lots). The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, was valued at GBP 1,129,556. The contract started on 1 April 2024 and will end on 31 March 2026. The programme's main focus is on employment support, NEET (Not In Education, Employment or Training) interventions, green skills, digital skills, and sector-specific pathways, primarily targeting the South West region of the United Kingdom.

For businesses looking to expand, this tender presents a valuable opportunity, particularly for those specialising in education, training, and community services. SMEs and other suitable enterprises could significantly benefit from delivering targeted support for employment, digital inclusion, and sector-specific skills development. The programme's scope covers emerging and key industries such as microelectronics, photonics, tourism, hospitality, fisheries, construction, medical, and healthcare, thus providing a broad range of opportunities for business growth and community impact within Torbay.

## Notice

Torbay Council sought providers to deliver employment and skills interventions across Torbay. There were five separate opportunities (Lots) that the Council procured. Funds have been made available via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Torquay Towns Fund and Economic Development budget. Providers could apply for one or more (or all) Lots. The Lots were as follows: Lot 1 E33 Employment Support for Economically Inactive:- The successful supplier is required to deliver an employment support programme for economically inactive residents across Torbay. This will include intensive and wrap around one to one support, enabling residents to move closer to employment. Lot 2 E33 NEET (Not In Education, Employment or Training) Support:- The successful supplier is required to deliver interventions that support young people (aged 16-24) who are not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). Lot 3 E39 Green Skills:- The successful supplier is required to deliver green skills courses/interventions targeted around ensuring residents across Torbay will benefit from the support. The supplier should consider how any courses/interventions can contribute towards a net zero economy both now and in the future. Lot 4 E41 Funding to support local digital skills:- The successful supplier is required to develop a programme of activity to support local digital skills. The supplier should prioritise engaging Torbay residents facing digital exclusion and ensure delivery can be managed flexibly to those with high or complex needs. Lot 5 - Tailored support to help people in employment - Sector Pathways:- The successful supplier is required to develop a 'Torbay Sector Pathways' that will help improve the overall skills levels across the key sectors listed below. * Microelectronics and Photonics (Hi-tech) * Tourism and Hospitality * Fisheries * Construction It is further expected that opportunities in these emerging sectors are also explored: * Medical and Healthcare * Creative and Digita

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62310c9d-1cea-4f1c-a45f-6af1658147f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,129,556 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,129,556 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | SOUND COMMUNITIES; SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE; TURNING HEADS - CHANGING PERCEPTIONS AND LIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62310c9d-1cea-4f1c-a45f-6af1658147f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62310c9d-1cea-4f1c-a45f-6af1658147f1
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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