--- title: "Provision of (2) Partner services for (BBO) Berkshire programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-835319f8-4566-482b-b4f9-99b675f03a74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-835319f8-4566-482b-b4f9-99b675f03a74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-835319f8-4566-482b-b4f9-99b675f03a74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-835319f8-4566-482b-b4f9-99b675f03a74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES" published: "2018-02-23" --- # Provision of (2) Partner services for (BBO) Berkshire programme Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-835319f8-4566-482b-b4f9-99b675f03a74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-835319f8-4566-482b-b4f9-99b675f03a74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-835319f8-4566-482b-b4f9-99b675f03a74.json) ## Summary The Further Education Colleges in the United Kingdom are initiating a tender process for the "Provision of (2) Partner services for (BBO) Berkshire programme" (WEA 45), part of the Building Better Opportunities initiative funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in education and training services. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with the submission deadline for Expressions of Interest and Invitations to Tender set for noon on 16th March 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd April 2018, spanning until 2nd December 2019, with offers accepted via an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education and social services, particularly those with expertise in family support and employment assistance. Companies that excel in delivering comprehensive casework, coordinating service provisions, and monitoring progress through innovative tracking tools would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this initiative not only allows businesses to contribute to crucial social programmes but can also enhance their visibility and reputation within the sector, ultimately fostering growth and new partnerships. ## Notice Provision of Partner services for Big Lottery Fund Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Berkshire programme Workers' Educational Association Contract Reference Number WEA 45 The Big Lottery Fund in England has launched a new grant programme called Building Better Opportunities (BBO). This is a joint programme of European funding (European Social Fund) and our lottery money. The investment is focusing on supporting people into employment. We want to support all applicants to Building Better Opportunities with good practice information about how to help people into employment. We believe that information already exists, but is not easily accessible. We want this brought together into a single, engaging, plain English resource for BBO applicants. Partnership requirement The project will require highly skilled case-workers to take long-term responsibility for: - assessing the needs of individual families, - coordinating the service provision for those families, - assisting families to access services, and - monitoring the progress that families make using a purpose-designed outcome tracking tool We are inviting organisations who would like to join our partnership to deliver services relating to the above, to complete and submit our Expression of Interest (EOI) & Invitation to tender (ITT) which you can download via e sourcing portal In-tend. We will only accept electronically completed forms. If you would like to apply to be one of our delivery partners, please submit your completed form Noon, 16th March 2018 EOI and ITT received after this time may not be considered. Before beginning your EOI we recommend you review the BBO programme guide and the relevant Berkshire project outlines on the Big Lottery Funds Website, as follows: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities As well as the Building Better Opportunities Programme Guide: https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities/thames-valley-berkshire Additional information is included in the Big Lottery Funds 'Guide to Delivering European Funding': https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities/guide-to-delivering-european-funding This project is funded through Big Lottery Fund and the European Union through European Social Fund. Additional information: The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system IN-TEND. To view any opportunities or to express interest in a tender please follow the on-screen commands. Registration is free and all tender advertisements and responses can be carried out via the (In-tend) FE Supplier Website. To register, please visit: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you require any assistance please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. The following file path will take you to the relevant area of IN-TEND https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/Home Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project, WEA 45 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b0463e-f4f8-44d2-822e-2711b50d634f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 2 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2A 4XW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2018 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b0463e-f4f8-44d2-822e-2711b50d634f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b0463e-f4f8-44d2-822e-2711b50d634f 23rd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/Home - https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities/guide-to-delivering-european-funding - https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/building-better-opportunities/thames-valley-berkshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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