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title: "Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund to deliver ESOL in London LEP area"
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# Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund to deliver ESOL in London LEP area

Buyer: SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dab9ebb5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Skills Funding Agency, which is seeking providers for the "Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund to deliver ESOL in the London Local Enterprise Panel area." This initiative, categorised under education and training services, is centred in London, UK. The procurement method used is a selective approach through a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 1st August 2016, and the contract commencing on 30th September 2016, expected to conclude by 31st March 2018. The total value of the contract is approximately £4,999,706.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in educational services, particularly those offering vocational training and language courses to unemployed individuals. Firms with expertise in delivering apprentice training, skills for life, and other employment support services are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the Skills Funding Agency's commitment to fostering inclusivity in the procurement process.

## Notice

Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund (ESF) to provide Basic English Language training to the Unemployed London Local Enterprise Panel (LEP) area Additional information: It should be noted that the SFA uses its own e-tendering portal provided as a managed service and that is the only means through which responses to this ITT will be allowed Only organisations on the SFA Register of Training Organisations as at September 2015 or the subsequent Register publications as at February or April 2016 will be invited to this tender . They also must have passed the Capability and Capacity stage of their Register application for delivery of education and training and indicated in their submission that they were interested in delivering in this LEP area and were interested in delivering the following options: * 16-18 Apprenticeships * 19-23 Apprenticeships * 24 plus Apprenticeships * Traineeships * Skills for Life * Skills support for the employed * Skills support for the unemployed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dddb1c-2d0d-46dc-bea2-164358b9bc6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,999,706 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,998,922 |
| 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 | SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | COLLEGE OF NORTH WEST LONDON; TOWER HAMLETS COLLEGE; TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2017 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dddb1c-2d0d-46dc-bea2-164358b9bc6a
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a8a3fa-9316-45eb-86d0-e22cf4e7809d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dddb1c-2d0d-46dc-bea2-164358b9bc6a
  12th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a8a3fa-9316-45eb-86d0-e22cf4e7809d
  1st July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/372d01e7-ec3d-4ab1-b66d-26240070eec5
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/789487a1-a54a-41dd-bde9-49517832fd64
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23c6b9fd-7c65-4cce-968e-675ced207338
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81789b48-486d-4c79-a8da-ea679969fa72
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5aea563f-f458-4a36-b066-e2de323079e3
  For information & Acceptance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/987ee92e-1ff3-4d98-a630-8a6e1045a6a2
  For information & instruction
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9499f627-1b48-4dbc-88b8-674f06f17974
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/488ac2d3-1e5f-4746-a221-b5e95a7a0415
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97b676f6-c1e9-4b36-ab28-4e5cbbb8809a
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87bb1961-3655-4052-93e6-82374b370a06
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c8528b0-59b0-42a3-97a4-c172bb627c70
  for information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfeae9f3-66f6-4ff2-bab2-86851809fd47
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71b06d9b-2c01-4ce8-a5f5-9a99946e0116
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bce6d8a9-9f0f-4da9-9560-03e664b29a01
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5f5047e-617a-40e0-a150-b36303073a2f
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1845dbca-6a33-43a6-85b3-14e1fd9addad
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfbf5018-78dc-473e-906e-dd5cb092cb85
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f952e365-e8ae-419d-882a-58d1f184e662
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abeb2313-9489-4a30-b21c-ca2f59ff4a76
  For information & Acceptance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2094b50-a243-49f5-91f8-02564d18afa1
  For information & instruction
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c369e937-ea96-438d-92cd-ce8df62e5468
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bdbbe86-d5c5-4371-b1c8-ad9e61e7a028
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc64c4b3-ec7e-474e-8f37-79e228a624b8
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3aee9a7-1875-40b5-8f1a-24095c5b7c9c
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20e888f9-99fc-4712-ad0f-863fddc5f10b
  for information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecc44e67-f9a1-486c-a1c8-4095e3818135
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91e5db31-be51-4e98-9581-7948daa3400c
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e4d8e3d-0e65-40b1-bd56-7237ebb6c1ea
  For information

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