--- title: "GLA 81985 Framework for Provision of Quality Mark for Mayor's Academies & European Social Fund Academies Scoring" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db8df6b8-e46c-4ce4-bf84-8528acbafe2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db8df6b8-e46c-4ce4-bf84-8528acbafe2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db8df6b8-e46c-4ce4-bf84-8528acbafe2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db8df6b8-e46c-4ce4-bf84-8528acbafe2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2022-02-21" --- # GLA 81985 Framework for Provision of Quality Mark for Mayor's Academies & European Social Fund Academies Scoring Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db8df6b8-e46c-4ce4-bf84-8528acbafe2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db8df6b8-e46c-4ce4-bf84-8528acbafe2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db8df6b8-e46c-4ce4-bf84-8528acbafe2d.json) ## Summary The Greater London Authority (GLA), through Transport for London (TfL), is currently in the tender stage for the "GLA 81985 Framework for Provision of Quality Mark for Mayor's Academies & European Social Fund Academies Scoring." This procurement process focuses on the provision of business services within the education and training sector. The tender will close for submissions at 12:00 noon on Monday, 14th March 2022, with an anticipated contract start date of 25th March 2022. The maximum contract duration varies by lot, with Lot 1 proposed for up to 4 years and Lot 2 up to 6 months. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting training providers in priority sectors such as Digital, Creative, Health, Social Care, Green, Construction, and Hospitality. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aimed at enhancing their growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in education and training services. Businesses that have expertise in accrediting training providers or those involved in related training delivery will find this procurement valuable. Successful bidders will have the chance to contribute to the quality assurance of training programmes tailored to support unemployed Londoners and ensure high standards within diverse industry sectors. ## Notice The Greater London Authority (GLA) is seeking to award a framework agreement for the following 2 Lots: a) LOT 1 - Mayor's Academies Programme (MAP) Quality Mark, 1 Provider, Maximum term 4 years consisting of two (2) years with an option to extend for a further 2 years The Provider to manage and deliver the Academies Quality Mark which is an annual accreditation awarded to training providers in London who offer high-quality industry-relevant training provision in seven priority sectors which is currently managed in house. Delivery of the service will include: * Assessment of QM applications from a diverse range of training providers across the Mayor's priority sectors (Digital, Creative, Health, Social care, Green, Construction and Hospitality) * Scoring applications based on GLA criteria and evidence submitted * Making recommendations for training providers who should be awarded the Quality Mark * Undertaking annual inspections of accredited training providers to ensure quality is maintained b) Lot 2 European Social Fund (ESF) Academies Scoring, 1 Provider, Maximum Term 6 months consisting of four (4) months with an option to extend for a further 2 months. The Provider to support the grant award processes associated with ESF Academies Programme, which aims to fund projects supporting unemployed and economically inactive Londoners into further training and employment in the across the Mayor's priority sectors (Digital, Creative, Green, Hospitality, and Health and Social Care); specifically, the Supplier should: * Assess the ESF Academies applications from a diverse range of training employment support providers * Score applications against the GLA's published criteria, and moderate initial individual scores, providing written rationales for both initial individual and moderated final scores * Prepare recommendations for providers to be awarded grants, based on moderated final scores * Prepare appropriate feedback for successful and unsuccessful bidders * Keep auditable records, with copies to be passed to the GLA on completion. Initial anticipated Start date for Lot 2 is March 2022. One provider is sough per lot and Suppliers can apply for one or both lots. The tender process will be managed on Transport for London's (TfL) e-tendering portal ProContract. If you wish to participate in this tender process, view the full tender documents, raise clarifications and submit a bid, please register on: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Tenders Submission Date: 12:00 Noon Monday 14th March 2022 Tender clarification deadline Monday 7th March 2022 The above dates are subject to change Should you require any additional guidance and help on how to use the Portal please contact the Portal's Supplier Helpdesk by email: ProContractSuppliers@ProActis.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642ea6b8-d896-4c76-a726-826f2450b3f6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | 7 Dec 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £115,000 | | 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 | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2022 at 21:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642ea6b8-d896-4c76-a726-826f2450b3f6 - 30 Nov 2021 at 17:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0688449b-aff8-4391-94cf-ca4e9f72bea8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642ea6b8-d896-4c76-a726-826f2450b3f6 21st February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0688449b-aff8-4391-94cf-ca4e9f72bea8 30th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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