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title: "APPRENTICESHIP AND EMPLOYABILITY STUDY PROGRAMME - FOCUSING ON THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT"
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# APPRENTICESHIP AND EMPLOYABILITY STUDY PROGRAMME - FOCUSING ON THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d52b8276-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to procure an 'Apprenticeship and Employability Study Programme' focusing on local environmental services. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the tender awarded on 9 May 2016. The contract, valued at £940,000 over its full term including extensions, will commence on 1 June 2016, lasting for 10 months with the potential for three additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad participation, and the project is classified under environmental training services, with delivery based in Barnsley, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the UK. The deadline for bid submission was 29 March 2016.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, apprenticeship programmes, and grounds maintenance. Companies that focus on community engagement and local employment initiatives will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Specifically, firms with experience in providing training and operational services that enhance local environments while promoting apprenticeship schemes stand to benefit greatly from the financial backing and community impact associated with this procurement.

## Notice

The North East Area Council wishes to procure a responsive, efficient and accountable, local, uniformed Environment Team service, with a strong focus on the provision of local Apprenticeships. The North East Area Council have highlighted the two Key Priorities Economy and Regeneration to achieve local solutions to building employment and skills across the North East Area Council Local Environment to improve the local environment for local citizen's The provision of the environmental service will be delivered through the employment of apprentices to provide the following services through the contract Scheduled work covering as a minimum Litter removal Emptying bins in the area Removal of dog fouling Street sweeping Street clearance Weed and vegetation removal Improvements to street furniture Reactive Work covering the following Pruning of vegetation Painting of street furniture Minor repairs to fencing Strimming a grassed area Removal of litter Removal of dog fouling Removal of epicormic growth Hedge strimming Erection of street signs The Apprenticeship and Employability Study Programme through the Environment Service will provide the young people with a recognised knowledge and competency qualification, and hands on learning approach to enhance their qualifications and improve their CV's. It will deliver a recognised route into work and improve educational achievement, which in turn will strengthen young people's employment prospects and aspirations. The contract commences on 1 June 2016 with a 10 month contract and 3 potential extensions of 12 months each. The budget is PS245,000 per financial year( Total value over whole contract if all extensions taken is PS940,000 - budget for contract year one is PS205,000 for 10 Months )

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd301041-b7e4-4496-ab13-eae1b862bc98 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £940,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,920 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 9GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BCB TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90511300 - Litter collection services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd301041-b7e4-4496-ab13-eae1b862bc98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd301041-b7e4-4496-ab13-eae1b862bc98
  29th June 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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