--- title: "Sector Specific 16-18 Funding opportunity for 2024-25 - Plumbing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5cbc4f71-7315-4212-95d9-58d9c832af1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cbc4f71-7315-4212-95d9-58d9c832af1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cbc4f71-7315-4212-95d9-58d9c832af1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cbc4f71-7315-4212-95d9-58d9c832af1a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE" published: "2025-01-28" --- # Sector Specific 16-18 Funding opportunity for 2024-25 - Plumbing Buyer: HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cbc4f71-7315-4212-95d9-58d9c832af1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cbc4f71-7315-4212-95d9-58d9c832af1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cbc4f71-7315-4212-95d9-58d9c832af1a.json) ## Summary Hertford Regional College (HRC) has appointed CK Assessment & Training for the Sector Specific 16-18 Funding opportunity for 2024-25 within the plumbing sector. This procurement process was focused on innovative study programs for young people aged 16-19, aiming to deliver training compliant with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) regulations. The contract, valued at £542,772, will ensure delivery within 10 miles of the college's campuses and must be completed by 31st July 2025. The procurement, classified under Vocational Training Services (CPV id: 80530000), is part of the "light touch regime" and has involvement criteria aimed at SMEs and VCSEs. The initial tender process concluded on 14th June 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs with a strong track record in vocational training. Businesses that can provide innovative, aligned training programs and meet ESFA funding regulations are well-suited to compete. By participating, companies can expand their service offerings and secure substantial contracts. The focus on education and skill development offers the chance to contribute to youth employment and career readiness, amplifying the impact and reach of successful bidders in the East of England. ## Notice Hertford Regional College (HRC) intends to appoint a provider with relevant experience and a proven track record to deliver innovative programmes of study training within the plumbing sector. The contract will be for the delivery of learning against the funding the college receives from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for the training of young people aged 16-19 up to a maximum of 95 individuals. Delivery must meet the regulations outlined in the ESFA Funding Rules, including personal development through tutorials and access to work experience opportunities. The provider should focus on progression outcomes for learners and ensure provision, even at lower levels, is clearly aligned to the destination curriculum model as well as supporting the College's rationale for subcontracting which can be found on our website https://www.hrc.ac.uk/about-hrc/partnerships-and-subcontractors Delivery must take place within 10 miles of either college campus in line with current regulations regarding distance subcontracting, all delivery should be completed by 31/07/2025. This procurement is being run under the "light touch regime" and within the timescales set out in the attachments below. To participate in this procurement you must complete and submit the volumes and values spreadsheet and the procurement questionnaire located in the attachments to subcontracting@hrc.ac.uk Please note that Due Diligence checks must be completed, and a required assessment outcome achieved prior to any contract award. HRC will invite shortlisted providers completing this procurement exercise to undertake Due Diligence in line with the timescales set out in the attachments. HRC reserves the right not to award a contract based on the outcome of Due Diligence checks. Any incomplete or incorrectly completed submissions may be deemed non-compliant, and as a result you may be unable to proceed further in the procurement process. Contract award will be subject to a management fee of 20% and HRC reserves the right not to award contracts based on procurement question responses that score less than 150/300. We reserve the right to add weighting of 50% to question 1 of the procurement questionnaire, should it be required, to determine the most appropriate provider. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ab57d7-defc-4907-8647-3efbf87176ac | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £460,085 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £542,772 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE | | Locality | WARE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG12 9JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Ware Priory | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CK ASSESSMENT & TRAINING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2025 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ab57d7-defc-4907-8647-3efbf87176ac - 31 May 2024 at 08:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/334bda38-5616-4d9f-a6ab-4cfb9cf607ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ab57d7-defc-4907-8647-3efbf87176ac 28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/334bda38-5616-4d9f-a6ab-4cfb9cf607ea 31st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/124c5894-930c-42ad-a0b8-3f41b4a1d463 Opportunity Timetable - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d8144c4-fa63-43cc-8152-38ce8b145d70 Questionnaire for Completion and Submission to subcontracting@hrc.ac.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d38b7fb-1ab6-4620-b33f-da207299dd74 Spreadsheet for Completion and Submission to subcontracting@hrc.ac.uk ## Notice URLs - http://www.hrc.ac.uk - https://www.hrc.ac.uk/about-hrc/partnerships-and-subcontractors ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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