--- title: "Worcestershire Skills4Work Programme 2017" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dccfaf22-f72f-4846-9e67-6add762d0e11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dccfaf22-f72f-4846-9e67-6add762d0e11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dccfaf22-f72f-4846-9e67-6add762d0e11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dccfaf22-f72f-4846-9e67-6add762d0e11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-23" --- # Worcestershire Skills4Work Programme 2017 Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dccfaf22-f72f-4846-9e67-6add762d0e11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dccfaf22-f72f-4846-9e67-6add762d0e11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dccfaf22-f72f-4846-9e67-6add762d0e11.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is initiating the Worcestershire Skills4Work Programme 2017, focused on providing bespoke support and training for unemployed individuals and those economically inactive in Worcestershire. This tender is classified under the education and training services category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, which will close on 7th June 2017. The contract is expected to commence around 28th June 2017 and run until 31st March 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and support services aimed at disadvantaged populations. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE), particularly those experienced in delivering vocational training and employment support. Engaging in this tender could help these businesses expand their portfolio and contribute positively to local community development. ## Notice The County Council is seeking to appoint Service Providers for the provision of bespoke support and training for the unemployed and those economically inactive and seeking a return to the labour market but facing skills related barriers to entering the labour market in Worcestershire. The aim will be to deliver the vocationally related skills needed by local employment. The Council is seeking to appoint Service Providers with funding available from the European Social Fund. Worcestershire Skills4Work Programme is funded by European Social and Investment Fund (ESIF) to address one of the key priorities of Worcestershire LEP's ESIF Strategy. The aim of this Contract is to deliver a programme of support to the Worcestershire's most disadvantaged residents who are economically inactive facing skills related barriers away from the local labour market. The County Council requires information from suppliers for the provision of the support/skills to commence from approximately 28th June 2017 with programme completion in July 2018. The programme will be delivered as part of Worcestershire Business Central (WBC) - Worcestershire Growth Hub. The WBC is the gateway for the support being provided to businesses and local residents 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/68d529e2-24f7-4b0c-b105-e095443ea85f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 May 2017 at 07:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d529e2-24f7-4b0c-b105-e095443ea85f - 23 May 2017 at 07:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d529e2-24f7-4b0c-b105-e095443ea85f - 23 May 2017 at 07:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d529e2-24f7-4b0c-b105-e095443ea85f - 23 May 2017 at 07:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d529e2-24f7-4b0c-b105-e095443ea85f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d529e2-24f7-4b0c-b105-e095443ea85f 23rd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/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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