--- title: "Doncaster Pathways to Progression - Functional Skills, Employability and Vocational Skills for young people age 16-18" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc2905d6-3fb9-4854-884e-75262ba0bce2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc2905d6-3fb9-4854-884e-75262ba0bce2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc2905d6-3fb9-4854-884e-75262ba0bce2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc2905d6-3fb9-4854-884e-75262ba0bce2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LTD" published: "2020-12-21" --- # Doncaster Pathways to Progression - Functional Skills, Employability and Vocational Skills for young people age 16-18 Buyer: DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc2905d6-3fb9-4854-884e-75262ba0bce2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc2905d6-3fb9-4854-884e-75262ba0bce2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc2905d6-3fb9-4854-884e-75262ba0bce2.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Doncaster Children's Services Trust Ltd, aimed at providing Functional Skills, Employability, and Vocational Skills to young people aged 16-18 under the title "Doncaster Pathways to Progression." This programme is part of a larger £6.3 million initiative funded by the European Social Fund, specifically focused on the Local Authority areas of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 6th January 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure and the total contract value awarded is £18,800 for Lot 1, which targets the delivery of accredited Functional Skills qualifications to a minimum of 50 young people. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those that cater to youth employability and skills development. Companies that offer accredited courses in functional skills or vocational training would be well positioned to compete for similar tenders, especially those with experience in engaging with young people and delivering measurable learning outcomes. Additionally, small to medium enterprises and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would find this tender suitable, largely due to its focus on social inclusion and workforce development funded through ESF initiatives. ## Notice On behalf of the South Yorkshire Local Authorities and Doncaster Chilrdren's Services Trust, Opportunity Sheffield have been successful in a bid for the European Social Fund (ESF) Pathways to Progression funding. Pathways to Progression is a PS6.3m programme (PS3.8m - ESF and PS2.5m - match) covering the Local Authority areas of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham & Sheffield. The ITT is for Doncaster's portion of this funding only. The tender is split into two lots. Lot 1 Functional Skills and Employability and Lot 2 Level 1 Award in Vocational Studies. For Lot 1 Contractors will deliver Accredited Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2, Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications to a minimum of 50 young people. The level delivered will be based on the outcome of an assessment undertaken by the training provider. A minimum of 39 young people will achieve Employability skills and either Entry Level 3, Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths or English. The service fee for Lot 1 is; PS18,800 paid as below; PS895 per month x 20 months PS900 x 1 month Lot 2 will deliver accredited BTEC (or equivalent) Level 1 Award in Vocational Studies to a minimum of 50 young people in order to enable them to develop vocational awareness in their chosen work area. A minimum of 35 young people will achieve a Level 1 Award in Vocational Studies. The service fee for the project is PS18,522 paid as below; PS882 per month x 21 months. The Doncaster Pathways to Progression programme is part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The ESF is part of the 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme for England. The ESF is designed to increase sustainable economic and social inclusion in the European Union, by helping people who have difficulties finding work, and improving the skills of the workforce. The European Commission (EC) owns these programmes and sets the Europe-wide ESF Programme requirements which are governed by the EC through its rules and regulations. The Department for Work and Pensions is the Managing Authority for the ESF in England, managing it with a view to achieving the Programme's priorities in England to increase labour market participation, promote social inclusion and develop the skills of the potential and existing workforce. You can access an overview of the national ESF Programme on GOV.UK ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/964a1e7b-028e-43b6-92a3-55376a90dd8c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,322 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £18,800 | | 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 | DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LTD | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 1ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DONCASTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ENTERPRISE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2020 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/964a1e7b-028e-43b6-92a3-55376a90dd8c - 24 Oct 2019 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aed01e6-29aa-4e23-b28d-b13cb9f8fe7e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/964a1e7b-028e-43b6-92a3-55376a90dd8c 21st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aed01e6-29aa-4e23-b28d-b13cb9f8fe7e 24th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a20fdad3-ded3-e911-80fa-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.doncasterchildrenstrust.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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