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title: "GLA 82364 Early Connect London Pilot 2"
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# GLA 82364 Early Connect London Pilot 2

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b20fc96-6ed2-4917-9beb-fe3e5c42a8ec

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has concluded the procurement process for the "GLA 82364 Early Connect London Pilot 2" project, focusing on delivering the second phase of an educational and training services programme within the London area. This open procedure, categorized under CPV code 80000000, was awarded on 28th January 2025 to Rinova Limited, with a total contract value of GBP 140,000. The programme aims to support an additional 150 young people from the year 13 cohort to enter apprenticeships, beginning its services from 29th January 2025 and continuing until 28th January 2026. Noteworthy deadlines include the tender period's end on 28th January 2025. This initiative will be carried out at various locations within London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for qualified service providers, particularly those specializing in educational and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete in delivering both light-touch and intensive support models to young people. The light-touch model involves providing information and online group sessions in collaboration with regional and local providers, while the intensive support model offers bespoke, individual advice services, linking young people directly with employers and assisting with apprenticeship applications. Entering such a contract can facilitate business growth through enhanced involvement in regional educational initiatives and fostering robust networks with local employers and apprenticeship providers.

## Notice

The GLA requires a Service Provider to deliver the second phase of the Early Connect London Pilot, which is anticipated to take place from January2025. Contract for Early Connect London Pilot 1 was awarded in February 2024 and will be expiring in March 2025. The GLA has secured additional funding for a Service Provider to deliver another year of this Early Connect London Pilot programme. The GLA expects that this project will support an additional 150 young people in the year 13 cohort to enter an apprenticeship. The Service Provider will support the GLA to do this in two ways. 1. Provide young people links to information, advice and resources and delivering online group sessions. This would include working in partnership with regional and local providers and both utilising and devising apprenticeship events and activities to introduce students and employers. This is the light-touch model. 2. Provide 'wraparound' support to young people, helping them identify and apply for the apprenticeships best suited for them by offering a bespoke, individual advice service This would include linking young people to employers and apprenticeship opportunities, supporting their application process and following up when they are in position. This could also include work to generate apprenticeship opportunities from their employer networks. This is the intensive support model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d354788-c819-43b0-83a3-55c3044636c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RINOVA LIMITED 18 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2025 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d354788-c819-43b0-83a3-55c3044636c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d354788-c819-43b0-83a3-55c3044636c8
  24th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c69ab20c-716c-4804-8006-7ff9c4b96fbe
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ceceae7f-d894-45e3-b566-27808090c7c2

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