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title: "Pilot project to promote employment for women & youth in the construction sector"
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# Pilot project to promote employment for women & youth in the construction sector

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e25ad9e7-c6f6-4096-878c-1c809ccc6a54

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to develop a pilot project aimed at promoting employment for women and youth in the construction sector, located in Valle del Cauca. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development, and has been completed as of December 14, 2021. The initial tender period ended on November 12, 2021, and the awarded contract is valued at £89,300, with an active contract period from December 13, 2021, to March 31, 2022. The procurement method was an open procedure conducted below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on training, consultancy, and employment services, particularly those aimed at supporting underrepresented groups in the workforce. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in the construction sector and initiatives promoting workforce diversity. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's profile and contribute to social impact, aligning with current trends towards inclusive employment practices.

## Notice

Provision of service to develop a pilot project in Valle del Cauca to promote employment opportunities for women and young people in the construction sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e480e76-aabd-4be7-867d-74836277e68e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,300 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE 1ST INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e480e76-aabd-4be7-867d-74836277e68e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e480e76-aabd-4be7-867d-74836277e68e
  14th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

## Provenance

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