--- title: "Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce26580a-59c6-4f88-b907-426046963646" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce26580a-59c6-4f88-b907-426046963646" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce26580a-59c6-4f88-b907-426046963646.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce26580a-59c6-4f88-b907-426046963646.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-11-21" --- # Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce26580a-59c6-4f88-b907-426046963646 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce26580a-59c6-4f88-b907-426046963646) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce26580a-59c6-4f88-b907-426046963646.json) ## Summary The Suffolk County Council has initiated a tender for the Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme, aimed at providing employment and skills support to local residents. The total contract value, set at £2,060,000 exclusive of VAT, extends over a 12-month period with the possibility of extension. The procurement process, following the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, is currently in the Open Tender stage, with a deadline for clarification questions on Thursday 30th November. The tender period ends on 11th December 2023, and the contract will span from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. This opportunity presents a chance for service providers specialised in vocational training and adult education services to work with Suffolk County Council in delivering essential employment and skills support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited for competing in this tender. Interested parties should express their interest to access the full tender documentation available in the Current Tenders section of Suffolk County Council's portal. ## Notice Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Suffolk-Wide Skills and Employment Programme. With the closure of European Social Fund projects and the increasing need for supporting local people into work, or progressing in their careers, using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Suffolk County Council (SCC) have been commissioned by Suffolk District and Borough Councils (Babergh District Council, East Suffolk Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Mid Suffolk District Council and West Suffolk Council) to appoint a Single Service Delivery Provider or Group with a 'Lead Operator' to deliver employment and skills support to those who need support to get back into/or progress in work. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS2,060,000 exclusive of VAT. Please note that funding has been agreed for the 12 month contract period, potential additional funding may be made available to extend the contract beyond the initial 12 month contract period. This open procurement with negotiation complies with the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The deadline for clarification questions is Thursday 30th November which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Please note late tender returns will NOT be permitted Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/ Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326c5ee8-06b2-4118-bf1a-a56091bdafe0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2023 at 11:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326c5ee8-06b2-4118-bf1a-a56091bdafe0 - 21 Nov 2023 at 11:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326c5ee8-06b2-4118-bf1a-a56091bdafe0 - 15 Nov 2023 at 00:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326c5ee8-06b2-4118-bf1a-a56091bdafe0 - 15 Nov 2023 at 00:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326c5ee8-06b2-4118-bf1a-a56091bdafe0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326c5ee8-06b2-4118-bf1a-a56091bdafe0 21st November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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