--- title: "Care Workers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc9d6546-145e-45dc-85e1-1304a4daf1ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc9d6546-145e-45dc-85e1-1304a4daf1ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc9d6546-145e-45dc-85e1-1304a4daf1ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc9d6546-145e-45dc-85e1-1304a4daf1ff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES" published: "2018-10-17" --- # Care Workers Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc9d6546-145e-45dc-85e1-1304a4daf1ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc9d6546-145e-45dc-85e1-1304a4daf1ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc9d6546-145e-45dc-85e1-1304a4daf1ff.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Care Workers". This initiative, falling under the Education and Training Services category, aims to enhance workforce skills within the Leeds City Region and is part-funded by the European Social Fund. The tender period is open until 6th December 2018, with a total contract value of £50,000 and a minimum value of £15,000. The contract is set to commence on 3rd January 2019 and will run until 31st July 2019, with the procurement process being conducted via an open procedure under a non-recurrent procurement type. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and education services, particularly those focused on adaptable skill development and support for employees with caring responsibilities. Organisations that excel at providing flexible training solutions and fostering personal development would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, enhancing their potential for growth and community impact through this funding. ## Notice WYCC values the relationship and support for collaborative working, and wants to invite applications from organisations that are committed to working in partnership to deliver quality training which meets the Leeds City Region skills agenda.This tender is part funded by the European Social Fund. To meet the aim of building and strengthening a skilled workforce, WYCC are seeking partners to deliver a number of projects designed to help employees with caring responsibilities achieve higher skills to support career change, in-work development and or/maintain sustainable employment. The main aims of this training are to deliver: Projects which deliver flexible and accessible skills development in-work projects/programmes to maximise participation and attainment for those with caring responsibilities Projects which test and unlock new was to provide greater flexibility in the scheduling and delivery of training to allow the participant to be in control of the learning methods to enable those with caring responsibilities to plan their own skill development around caring Active and targeted skills training to develop technical skills that also incorporates the delivery of key personal development skills including gaining confidence, feeling a sense of empowerment and becoming more assertive Additional information: Please refer to the Commission Brief and accompanying Application Documents Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c43c507-d751-48e0-ad43-ffe57449f4bc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES | | Locality | WEST YORKSHIRE | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 8BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2018 at 15:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c43c507-d751-48e0-ad43-ffe57449f4bc - 17 Oct 2018 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c43c507-d751-48e0-ad43-ffe57449f4bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c43c507-d751-48e0-ad43-ffe57449f4bc 17th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/WYCC/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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