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title: "Bespoke Pre-employment training opportunities"
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# Bespoke Pre-employment training opportunities

Buyer: GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a47a33f4-6988-47ce-a423-08dcd5a8cd1e

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## Summary

The procurement for "Bespoke Pre-employment training opportunities" is being conducted by GWE Business West Ltd in Bristol, England. This initiative, classified under training services, aims to provide bespoke 'recruit and train' pre-employment programmes in the West of England, particularly targeting the Enterprise Zones and Areas. The tender is at the Award stage, having concluded its submission period on 6th December 2018. Selected proposals will start by 10th December 2018, with training services to commence no later than 29th March 2019. A total funding of £100,000 (plus VAT) is available for this programme, which will cater to up to 360 learners.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in training and workforce development. Businesses that can co-design innovative training solutions in partnership with employers are especially encouraged to participate. This initiative not only aims to enhance the employability of local learners but also to extend the reach of organisations providing tailored training services. Collaborative proposals from various stakeholders are welcome, creating a dynamic environment for growth and engagement in the region.

## Notice

Invitation to submit proposals Bespoke 'recruit and train' pre-employment offers in the West of England. Skills West, at GWE Business West Ltd (Business West) is a key player in delivering support solutions to businesses and is seeking bids from organisations to co-design and deliver bespoke pre-employment training opportunities. These opportunities form part of the Skills West programme with the aim to equip up to 360 learners with the skills, confidence and competencies needed to apply for roles in the West of England Enterprise Zones and Enterprise Areas, both now and in the future. Organisations are invited to submit a proposal (or proposals) for designing and delivering bespoke and innovative pre-employment training that will help people gain the skills, confidence and/or competencies that they may require to apply for the types of roles that will exist in the West of England Enterprise Zones or Areas either now or in the future. The training must be co-designed with employers and must include an element of co-delivery during the programme. Collaborative responses are encouraged from both employers and providers/ and or other stakeholders who operate in the region. The organisation providing the training programme does not need to be an accredited training provider. The training can be provided by an employer or another organisation with the expertise in the specified area. We are seeking to fund a number of proposals across the funding period through a series of calls that together deliver training for up to 360 learners. The total amount of funding available is PS100,000 (plus VAT). Applicants can submit more than one proposal and in more than one call. Should insufficient proposals be accepted in a call, further calls will be made until the funding has been fully committed. Calls will cease once the allocated funding level has been reached. (360 learners) All training must be delivered or started by 29th March 2019. To obtain a copy of the opportunity please download the Invitation to Tender document and the accompanying appendices. Subject to funding availability the programme will remain open for receipt and review of proposals until 5pm on Wednesday 27th February 2019. The start of learner pre-employment training provision must occur no later than 5pm on Friday 29th March 2019. Please email your quote to procurement@businesswest.co.uk entitled: Quote for Skills West "Recruit and Train" Pre-employment Programme Call #: Name of your Company. We welcome applicants to submit a proposal, details of which can be found on our website below; https://www.businesswest.co.uk/tenders/invitation-submit-proposals-bespoke-%E2%80%98recruit-and-train%E2%80%99-pre-employment-offers-west-england

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626d04b1-7f1c-4b99-b53d-ab19fd671729 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,500 |
| 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 | GWE BUSINESS WEST LTD |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS8 3RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Pill |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE HOMES GROUP; CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE; T2 GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2019 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626d04b1-7f1c-4b99-b53d-ab19fd671729
- 27 Nov 2018 at 09:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa3a66dc-75b8-4b71-aefb-3aca3a8b4400
- 26 Nov 2018 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa3a66dc-75b8-4b71-aefb-3aca3a8b4400

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626d04b1-7f1c-4b99-b53d-ab19fd671729
  3rd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa3a66dc-75b8-4b71-aefb-3aca3a8b4400
  27th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f88624af-06a9-4fef-ba35-9986bd3fe074
  Tender Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed36cad4-2ec1-47ea-b876-e3a1cfb6602c
  Appendix 2a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9aace65a-44e4-4e6a-9afc-338f2460b0e3
  Appendix 4a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/557eea33-072c-4937-a5b5-0d3cf65986e6
  Appendix 5a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1434b778-046b-466d-ad2f-85b479a8e411
  Appendix 6a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c86d12c-162a-4def-bd85-3dee13f0b9cc
  Learner Eligibility Registration
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ee0d3c1-8f10-476d-a46b-2e1c0df95119
  Attendee Start List

## Notice URLs

- https://www.businesswest.co.uk/tenders/invitation-submit-proposals-bespoke-%E2%80%98recruit-and-train%E2%80%99-pre-employment-offers-west-england

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