--- title: "Progression from Low Pay Nov 19" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-593a5373-f0af-4f94-ac27-cf99714edc6a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-593a5373-f0af-4f94-ac27-cf99714edc6a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-593a5373-f0af-4f94-ac27-cf99714edc6a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-593a5373-f0af-4f94-ac27-cf99714edc6a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES" published: "2019-11-20" --- # Progression from Low Pay Nov 19 Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-593a5373-f0af-4f94-ac27-cf99714edc6a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-593a5373-f0af-4f94-ac27-cf99714edc6a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-593a5373-f0af-4f94-ac27-cf99714edc6a.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Progression from Low Pay Nov 19", which aims to support low paid individuals in enhancing their career potential through tailored training. Classified under education and training services, this opportunity is located in Leeds City Region. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submission due by 4th December 2019. The total contract value is £400,000, with a minimum bid value of £20,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for comprehensive participation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers and organisations specialising in employment services to collaborate and deliver impactful training solutions. Companies that focus on employer engagement, training development, and evaluation services will be well-positioned to succeed. Notably, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those with expertise in enhancing skills relevant to sectors such as health and social care, retail, hospitality, and logistics. ## Notice West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) are seeking partners to deliver training which supports low paid employed individuals to progress within the workplace through access to training designed to improve and increase skill levels and enhance career potential. The Progression from Low Pay programme specifically supports employed individuals with low earnings working in sectors across Leeds City Region that typically have a low skilled workforce including health and social care, retail, hospitality and tourism and transport and logistics. WYCC will support programmes of training (with up to 40% funding contribution) that will facilitate career progression through skills support in order to provide a platform for greater earning potential and increase social mobility. The services being tendered cover: (a) Employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training; (b) Development of training and delivery; and (c) Evaluation of the training provision and lessons learned report. Applicants are expected to outline what training topics would be suitable, considering a combination of industry focused skills and complimentary workplace soft skills. Applicants will be appraised and evaluated based on the Technical Submission (60%) and Value (40%). Please note: As a result of a previous non-compliance issue, this opportunity has been re-published with revised submission dates as per below and further detailed within the Brief. Additional information: Please see Tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cfb632-7447-4a36-9503-7e95506f19d8 | | 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 | 20 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS3 1AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 20 Nov 2019 at 15:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cfb632-7447-4a36-9503-7e95506f19d8 - 20 Nov 2019 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cfb632-7447-4a36-9503-7e95506f19d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cfb632-7447-4a36-9503-7e95506f19d8 20th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/WYCC/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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