--- title: "Progression from Low Pay" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d12f3e4f-783f-4d73-ac77-9825b570ffa9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d12f3e4f-783f-4d73-ac77-9825b570ffa9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d12f3e4f-783f-4d73-ac77-9825b570ffa9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d12f3e4f-783f-4d73-ac77-9825b570ffa9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES" published: "2019-10-24" --- # Progression from Low Pay Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d12f3e4f-783f-4d73-ac77-9825b570ffa9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d12f3e4f-783f-4d73-ac77-9825b570ffa9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d12f3e4f-783f-4d73-ac77-9825b570ffa9.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) is currently seeking partners for a tender titled "Progression from Low Pay." This procurement process falls under the education and training services category and is situated within the Leeds City Region. The procurement stage is active, with the tender period set to close on 8th November 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £400,000, with a minimum value of £20,000. The WYCC will use an open procurement method to enable broader participation, seeking proposals that include employer engagement, training development, and the evaluation of training outcomes. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on workforce development and vocational training. Companies with expertise in creating tailored training programmes, particularly those addressing low-skilled sectors such as health and social care, retail, hospitality, tourism, and transport and logistics, would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender could enhance a business's profile in the community, contribute to social mobility, and help establish partnerships with local employers seeking to improve their workforce capabilities. ## Notice West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) are seeking partners to deliver training which supports low paid employed individuals to progress within the workplace through access to training designed to improve and increase skill levels and enhance career potential. The Progression from Low Pay programme specifically supports employed individuals with low earnings working in sectors across Leeds City Region that typically have a low skilled workforce including health and social care, retail, hospitality and tourism and transport and logistics. WYCC will support programmes of training (with up to 40% funding contribution) that will facilitate career progression through skills support in order to provide a platform for greater earning potential and increase social mobility. The services being tendered cover: (a) Employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training; (b) Development of training and delivery; and (c) Evaluation of the training provision and lessons learned report. Applicants are expected to outline what training topics would be suitable, considering a combination of industry focused skills and complimentary workplace soft skills. Applicants will be appraised and evaluated based on the Technical Submission (60%) and Value (40%). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63878f82-dac2-42c1-8891-f6e00523a1b1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS3 1AA | | 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 - 24 Oct 2019 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63878f82-dac2-42c1-8891-f6e00523a1b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63878f82-dac2-42c1-8891-f6e00523a1b1 24th October 2019 - 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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