--- title: "EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND PROVISION 2014-2020 IP 1.1 SUPPLY OF SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-519248ef-5a5f-4bc8-912f-9d2c0813c0c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-519248ef-5a5f-4bc8-912f-9d2c0813c0c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-519248ef-5a5f-4bc8-912f-9d2c0813c0c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-519248ef-5a5f-4bc8-912f-9d2c0813c0c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-09-02" --- # EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND PROVISION 2014-2020 IP 1.1 SUPPLY OF SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-519248ef-5a5f-4bc8-912f-9d2c0813c0c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-519248ef-5a5f-4bc8-912f-9d2c0813c0c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-519248ef-5a5f-4bc8-912f-9d2c0813c0c3.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently seeking tenders for the "European Social Fund Provision 2014-2020 IP 1.1 Supply of Skills Support for the Unemployed." This initiative, classified under education and training services, aims to provide support to unemployed individuals aged 16 and over, helping them participate in educational programmes and transition to sustained employment. The procurement process is at the open tender stage, ending on 2nd October 2019, with a potential contract start date of 1st December 2019, lasting until 31st July 2021. The estimated budget for this project is £495,000 and is designed for delivery in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education, training, and support services, particularly those capable of delivering individualised learning programmes. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the process is open to diverse suppliers. Companies with expertise in workforce development, transition services, and education are well-positioned to submit competitive bids, potentially expanding their reach in the public sector and enhancing their impact in supporting the unemployed population. ## Notice The activities will support unemployed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to overcome identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained employment. The provision will be offered through a single Lot of activity at Investment Priority (IP) and LEP level, we intend to enter in to two Contracts for transitional and more developed, a single Contract for each of the areas within this lot (York, North Yorkshire & East Riding - Transitional and York, North Yorkshire & East Riding - More Developed) with the Applicant who submits the most economically advantageous tender for this Lot. The precise value and scope of the Lot is still to be agreed with individual Local Enterprise Partnerships and their ESIF Committees and therefore the estimated value is based upon expressions of interest from LEPs and could be subject to change. Additional information: The ESF is part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme for England in 2014 to 2020. The European Commission (EC) owns these programmes and sets the Europe-wide ESF Programme requirements. The EC governs this Programme through its rules and regulations. In England, the Department for Work and Pensions Managing Authority manages this. The Managing Authority will deliver the Programme's priorities in England to increase labour market participation, promote social inclusion and develop the skills of the potential and existing workforce. The ESF is designed to increase sustainable economic and social inclusion in the European Union, by helping people who have difficulties finding work, and improving the skills of the workforce. You can access an overview of the Programme on GOV.UK ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b2949a-f9ff-45b2-92fe-f43813514922 | | 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 | 2 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £495,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 2WD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2019 at 11:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b2949a-f9ff-45b2-92fe-f43813514922 - 2 Sep 2019 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b2949a-f9ff-45b2-92fe-f43813514922 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b2949a-f9ff-45b2-92fe-f43813514922 2nd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html The DfE e-sourcing portal is the only means by which you can apply for these ITTs. 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