--- title: "Seeking community-based intensive employability-support focussed projects within the Black Country" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56ef6fc7-13f1-4105-a5de-0b0eccefb603" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56ef6fc7-13f1-4105-a5de-0b0eccefb603" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56ef6fc7-13f1-4105-a5de-0b0eccefb603.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56ef6fc7-13f1-4105-a5de-0b0eccefb603.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD" published: "2018-03-05" --- # Seeking community-based intensive employability-support focussed projects within the Black Country Buyer: STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56ef6fc7-13f1-4105-a5de-0b0eccefb603 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56ef6fc7-13f1-4105-a5de-0b0eccefb603) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56ef6fc7-13f1-4105-a5de-0b0eccefb603.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD, which is seeking community-based intensive employability support projects within the Black Country. This tender, titled "Seeking community-based intensive employability-support focussed projects within the Black Country," falls under the services category and has a total allocated budget of £250,000. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the current stage is tender, with the submission deadline set for 9.00 am on Tuesday 6th March 2018. The anticipated contract period will commence on 4th June 2018 and span until 31st December 2019, focusing on innovative soft-skills and employability-related activities to address local needs within the West Midlands. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering impactful community-based services. Businesses that excel in social inclusion, employability training, and community support will be well-suited to submit proposals, as the project aims to tackle poverty and social exclusion for disadvantaged individuals. Engaging as a delivery partner not only expands the potential for financial growth but also enhances organisations' community engagement profiles. ## Notice Building Better Opportunities (BBO) is a multi-million pound funding programme which matches money from the European Social Fund and Big Lottery Fund to tackle poverty and social exclusion faced by the most disadvantaged people in England. Steps to Work were successful in securing funding for Project 1:4 Employment Support for Over 24's BRIDGES project, which has been live since July 2016. Through delivery of the BRIDGES project, further small areas of need have been identified within the Black Country. We are seeking an additional delivery partner with a grant allocation of PS250,000 (subject to funding being approved) to provide a programme of services within or across the Black Country, with an anticipated delivery commencement date of 4th June 2018, which include: * Community-based innovative and creative soft-skills development-related activities and/or * Community-based innovative and creative employability-related activities If you would like to apply to be one of our delivery partners, please submit your completed form via email by 9.00am Tuesday 6th March 2018. Expressions of Interest received after this time may not be considered. Further information, including selection & award criteria, an outline of the current BRIDGES programme and the Expression of Interest form is now available from the Steps to Work website www.stepstowork.co.uk Before deciding to apply for this opportunity, we strongly recommend you read the Building Better Opportunities Programme Guide and the Employment Support for Over 24's Black Country LEP project outlines on Big Lottery Fund's website: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities/black-country As well as the BBO Programme Guide: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities Notification of outcome will be received by applicants no later than Wednesday 14th March 2018 Please note, this tender opportunity is subject to funding being agreed. If you require further information please contact Steps to Work at Business.Development@stepstowork.co.uk This project is funded through Big Lottery Fund and the European Union through European Social Fund. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1472688-2754-4edd-b9b4-8398ad106fa9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | STEPS TO WORK (WALSALL) LTD | | Locality | WALSALL | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1XS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 5 Mar 2018 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1472688-2754-4edd-b9b4-8398ad106fa9 - 27 Feb 2018 at 08:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1472688-2754-4edd-b9b4-8398ad106fa9 - 19 Feb 2018 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1472688-2754-4edd-b9b4-8398ad106fa9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1472688-2754-4edd-b9b4-8398ad106fa9 5th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2462827-58c2-4fed-b97f-f3ac81976f75 BBO BC EOI Round 6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3cd69dd-76ee-4267-a764-aed383ccaf0e Annex 1 Current BRIDGES activities - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18903af8-47d6-4f91-96d1-ee137be6bd19 Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c75afdac-96e5-4a4c-a91f-2f751c557f3b Q&A V1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d50ddda8-c9f1-4adf-ad33-ac741505990d Q&A V2 ## Notice URLs - http://www.stepstowork.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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