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title: "STEP - Specialist Support BAME and ESOL"
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buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# STEP - Specialist Support BAME and ESOL

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-731da032-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "STEP - Specialist Support BAME and ESOL" is led by Bradford Metropolitan District Council, aimed at providing tailored employability support for adults aged 25 years and over, particularly those from BAME groups with ESOL needs. This project, part of a £9.8 million investment over three years, is focused in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with the contract valued at £450,000. The procurement method employed is open, and the tender period closed on 12th December 2016, with the contract effective from 1st February 2017 to 31st August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in education and training services, particularly those with a focus on community engagement and support for disadvantaged groups. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those experienced in delivering tailored training programmes. This initiative not only aims to bridge the gap to employment for vulnerable communities but also offers a platform for businesses to expand their influence and contributions within the local economy.

## Notice

The STEP (Skills, Training and Employment Pathways) Project is an PS9.8m (7.1m for Bradford) 3 year programme that will provide tailored employability support for adults aged 25 years+ and furthest from the labour market across Leeds and Bradford. Acting as a bridge into work, this voluntary provision will offer a personalised support package for individuals who have ESOL requirements from BAME groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/818d6753-5b9e-465c-9f0e-9738ff3d4c7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 5RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Q.E.D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2017 at 09:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/818d6753-5b9e-465c-9f0e-9738ff3d4c7e
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/818d6753-5b9e-465c-9f0e-9738ff3d4c7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/818d6753-5b9e-465c-9f0e-9738ff3d4c7e
  14th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=10a80bb2-2da8-e611-8116-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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