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title: "PAN2217 - Skills Delivery Operator - Leicester Fashion Hub"
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# PAN2217 - Skills Delivery Operator - Leicester Fashion Hub

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5011e289-da90-4889-8f6d-452f82b972ae

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is currently seeking applications for the tender titled "PAN2217 - Skills Delivery Operator - Leicester Fashion Hub". This procurement, classified under the education and training services category, is aimed at establishing an operator to manage and deliver quality training programmes within the fashion and textiles sector, based in Leicester. The tender is currently in the open phase, with the submission deadline set for 21st August 2019. Successful proposals will lead to a two-year contract that will commence on 1st October 2019 and conclude on 30th September 2021. The total contract value is £70,000, and the location for service delivery is specifically within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in training and education services, particularly those with expertise in the fashion and textiles industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to apply, given their agility in adapting to the needs of this sector. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the local market dynamics, especially the challenges faced by businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire, will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Leicester City Council (the Authority) is looking for an Operator with experience of delivering quality assured training courses, apprenticeships and structured training programmes for the fashion and textiles industry. The Authority is inviting applications to initiate, manage and operate Leicester Fashion Hub ('Hub'). The hub will will be located at 107-111 Bridge Road, Leicester LE5 3LD. This Concession arrangement will be on a two-year term which is a pilot skills and training initiative. The Authority is particularly interested in attracting an Operator with an excellent understanding of the Fashion and Textiles sector within Leicester and Leicestershire and the associated challenges and barriers to business growth and sustainability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6951dece-5d33-4623-92be-5975707baf8f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2019 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6951dece-5d33-4623-92be-5975707baf8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6951dece-5d33-4623-92be-5975707baf8f
  22nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

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