--- title: "NTCA Flexible Procurement Agreement for Post 16 Skills Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57c8a682-13b8-4dc8-a373-bbd28da7cff7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57c8a682-13b8-4dc8-a373-bbd28da7cff7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c8a682-13b8-4dc8-a373-bbd28da7cff7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c8a682-13b8-4dc8-a373-bbd28da7cff7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-11" --- # NTCA Flexible Procurement Agreement for Post 16 Skills Framework Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57c8a682-13b8-4dc8-a373-bbd28da7cff7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57c8a682-13b8-4dc8-a373-bbd28da7cff7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c8a682-13b8-4dc8-a373-bbd28da7cff7.json) ## Summary The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) is inviting tenders for the 'NTCA Flexible Procurement Agreement for Post 16 Skills Framework'. This procurement is aimed at a wide range of organisations and providers, including FE Colleges, independent training organisations, and VCSE organisations. The estimated total value of the Framework is £132m, and the tender period ends on 16th December 2022. The contract period is set to start on 1st March 2023 and end on 29th February 2024. The procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category and is an open procedure. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for organisations involved in adult education and skills training. Businesses that offer Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs, Skills Bootcamps, and other innovative skills programs would be well-suited to compete. The NTCA's goal is to enhance the region's skills and training provision, reduce duplication, and support disadvantaged communities. The procurement process aims to secure providers across 7 Lots, including funding for adult skills, technical bootcamps, and workforce training, providing a platform for business growth and collaboration in the skills sector. ## Notice Post 16 Flexible Procurement Framework The Adult Education Budget (AEB) for the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) was devolved to NTCA for delivery from 1st August 2020. Additional skills funding has been delegated from the Department of Education (DfE) to the NTCA. This funding comprises of 'Free Courses for Jobs' and 'Technical Bootcamp' funding. NTCA also receive funding to deliver the Government's 'Multiply' programme - an adult numeracy maths focussed programme funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and in two years' time we will be commissioning the 'People and Skills' element of UKSPF. NTCA's Investment Fund also support Skills Programmes and learning activities to support our wider projects and investments. NTCA's funding for Skills provides the opportunity to join up the regions skills and training offer, reduce duplication and make sure we are reaching those communities most disadvantaged. In order to achieve this, we are launching a Post 16 Flexible Procurement Framework and inviting a wide range of organisations and providers of skills including FE Colleges, independent training organisations, VCSE organisations and other stakeholders including employer providers to tender for a place on the Framework. The Flexible Procurement Framework will be utilised to procure providers for devolved funding and other funding streams that NTCA has access to for Skills. We aim to secure packages of provision across 7 Lots that will include: Lot 1: Devolved Adult Skills Fund (Adult Education Budget) Lot 2: Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Lot 3: Skills Bootcamps Lot 4: UKSPF People & Skills and Multiply Lot 5: Skills for Growth Lot 6: Place and Innovation Lot 7: Skills Support for the Workforce The estimated total value of the Flexible Procurement Framework (across Lots 1 to 7 inclusive) is PS PS132m. This sum is calculated by PS33m for the Term, PS33m for a potential 1st 12-month extension, PS33m for a potential 2nd 12-month extension and PS33m for potential 3rd 12-month extension. (Note: Whilst the Buyer in the Contact Details is listed as "North Tyneside Council", this entry is system generated. For the avoidance of doubt, the Buyer in this case is the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA). North Tyneside Council are conducting this procurement on NTCA's behalf.) https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2c69e97d-b861-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65cae76a-8204-4a81-9021-5c2cb8f0af0c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £132,000,000 | | 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE27 0BY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2022 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65cae76a-8204-4a81-9021-5c2cb8f0af0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65cae76a-8204-4a81-9021-5c2cb8f0af0c 11th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2c69e97d-b861-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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