--- title: "LTE Group DPS for Provision of Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb1fa2b8-aca8-4013-b4da-d653ff423e3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb1fa2b8-aca8-4013-b4da-d653ff423e3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb1fa2b8-aca8-4013-b4da-d653ff423e3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb1fa2b8-aca8-4013-b4da-d653ff423e3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LTE GROUP" published: "2017-06-20" --- # LTE Group DPS for Provision of Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals Buyer: LTE GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb1fa2b8-aca8-4013-b4da-d653ff423e3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb1fa2b8-aca8-4013-b4da-d653ff423e3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb1fa2b8-aca8-4013-b4da-d653ff423e3e.json) ## Summary The LTE Group is initiating a procurement process titled "LTE Group DPS for Provision of Greater Manchester Higher Skills Support Programme for Unemployed and Economically Inactive Individuals." This opportunity falls within the education and training services industry category. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) being established for the selection of Delivery Partners. The procurement method used is selective under a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 28 May 2019. Delivery will be concentrated in Greater Manchester, and the estimated contract value is £500,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on delivering education and training services, particularly those that specialise in equipping unemployed and economically inactive individuals with advanced skills or enhancing employability for graduates. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are well-suited for this type of service delivery. Successful applicants will gain 'pre-approved' status, potentially leading to ongoing subcontracting opportunities with LTE Group. ## Notice Introduction to the Opportunity LTE Group intend to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Delivery Partners to be used by LTE Group. Further information on Dynamic Purchasing Systems is provided in this document. DPS Introduction. The organisations that are successful in being awarded a place on the DPS will be given a 'pre-approved' status and will be invited to submit a formal bid when LTE Group have a requirement to subcontract external delivery that falls within the lot(s) in which the applicant organisation has expressed an interest. Each application to join the DPS will be reviewed by a scoring panel to ensure the minimum criteria for entry onto the DPS is met. The minimum criteria for entry onto the DPS are detailed in Online Supplier Selection Questionnaire Evaluation. LOTS The DPS will be split into the following lots: LOT 1 - Equipping unemployed and economically inactive individuals with advanced/high level skills (Level 3 and higher). LOT 2 - Increase the employability of unemployed and economically inactive graduates. Delivery for Lots 1 & 2 will be Greater Manchester ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc8cb75-686e-4ff5-b722-68d7aa96e747 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 19 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | LTE GROUP | | Locality | OPENSHAW | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M11 2WH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 20 Jun 2017 at 07:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc8cb75-686e-4ff5-b722-68d7aa96e747 - 19 Jun 2017 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc8cb75-686e-4ff5-b722-68d7aa96e747 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc8cb75-686e-4ff5-b722-68d7aa96e747 20th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://procontract.due-north.com To apply to this opportunity, and find more information, please find this available on the ProContract web portal via link below - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b66dca7a-f754-e711-80e3-005056b64545 To apply to this opportunity, and find more information, please find this available on the ProContract web portal via link below ## Notice URLs - http://www.ltegroup.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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