--- title: "PQ0233 - European Social Fund Progression Pathways for Adults World of Work Project: Engineering & Manufacturing Sector Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2842368-c36f-4b17-8076-850ce596feb8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2842368-c36f-4b17-8076-850ce596feb8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2842368-c36f-4b17-8076-850ce596feb8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2842368-c36f-4b17-8076-850ce596feb8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-24" --- # PQ0233 - European Social Fund Progression Pathways for Adults World of Work Project: Engineering & Manufacturing Sector Training Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2842368-c36f-4b17-8076-850ce596feb8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2842368-c36f-4b17-8076-850ce596feb8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2842368-c36f-4b17-8076-850ce596feb8.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier to provide training services under the title "PQ0233 - European Social Fund Progression Pathways for Adults World of Work Project: Engineering & Manufacturing Sector Training". This procurement, classified under training services, is focused on enhancing the engineering and manufacturing skills of unemployed participants in Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands area. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for noon on 7th November 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2019 and will last for nine months, concluding on 20th September 2020. This tender presents an opportunity for training providers, especially those with expertise in engineering and manufacturing, to engage in a project aimed at upskilling unemployed individuals. Businesses that offer tailored training solutions and have experience in outreach to priority groups will find this project particularly aligned with their services. Additionally, the emphasis on employer involvement and industry role models suggests that companies with connections in these sectors could be exceptionally well-suited to compete for this contract, ultimately helping them to expand their operations and foster community employment. ## Notice Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the provision of Engineering and Manufacturing Sector Training to support the delivery of WoW project objectives. This contract requires the delivery of a flexible package of training focused on developing engineering and manufacturing skills to support unemployed WoW participants into employment within the sector. Overarching WoW project principles: o Learning and training that is directly linked to employment opportunities o Outreach and engagement with the project's priority groups o Targeted provision tailored to meet the needs of growth sectors o Holistic approach to meet individuals' needs through the WoW Employment Engagement Officers o Employer involvement at pre-employment stage o Partnership coordination o Peer support and industry role models This contract will be for a period of 9 months commencing 01 12 2019 until 31 09 2020, subject to compliance and satisfactory performance. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon 7th November 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9084c0e3-fcaf-4a14-a37c-1dcb18ce73fc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 20 Sep 2020 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71336000 - Engineering support services - 80500000 - Training services - 80531200 - Technical training services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2019 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9084c0e3-fcaf-4a14-a37c-1dcb18ce73fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9084c0e3-fcaf-4a14-a37c-1dcb18ce73fc 24th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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