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title: "Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund for delivery in D2N2 LEP area"
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# Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund for delivery in D2N2 LEP area

Buyer: SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e717529b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Skills Funding Agency has published a contract for the delivery of education and vocational training services, funded through the European Social Fund, specifically targeting the D2N2 LEP area. This procurement falls under the services category, with a total estimated value of £5,400,000. The procurement process utilised is a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and is currently in the Award stage, following the conclusion of the tender period on 9th August 2016. The contract period is set to commence from 30th September 2016 and will extend until 31st March 2018, focusing on enhancing access to employment for jobseekers and inactive individuals in the East Midlands region of England.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for organisations interested in providing education and vocational training, particularly those that are registered as Training Organisations with the Skills Funding Agency. Companies specialising in apprenticeships, traineeships, and skills support for both employed and unemployed individuals would be well-positioned to explore this opportunity. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Skills Funding Agency aims to create a diverse range of training and support options in the region.

## Notice

Delivery of Education & Vocational training services activity funded through the European Social Fund (ESF) delivering ESF IP1.1 D2N2 Employ Local - Access to employment for inactive people and jobseekers 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 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/b3d94f20-1ad3-4e56-ba27-1d78e6cbddb6 |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,049,879 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2017 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d94f20-1ad3-4e56-ba27-1d78e6cbddb6
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a793ef1c-1769-49ac-93db-9e1d570703d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d94f20-1ad3-4e56-ba27-1d78e6cbddb6
  12th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a793ef1c-1769-49ac-93db-9e1d570703d7
  15th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/833e7243-c124-4317-bcd8-42cf4e908cef
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/636ae25f-b277-4b3e-b49f-5aa4ae61023e
  For information & Instruction
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dddf580e-4019-421f-9b63-035d0eaac69a
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53d34876-6414-4536-8a7a-151604652b12
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf760ff0-d84a-4dc0-bd8a-99ba7f3e73aa
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de465a29-1204-4f7e-8bb3-cd44b626b192
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42b2b25d-ab64-4d45-a272-8f1ec145dddd
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/054cf07c-2599-4fda-b749-3552c816d750
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05ce1550-0807-4b89-83f5-4427aae400ad
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/806b74f3-9347-4267-be6a-66b4f3bc8332
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9892d788-df90-4d67-a903-e0e985efcdf8
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc8043bb-2d3a-4a75-b58b-79d72bc0f5b8
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c40726cd-d046-466b-8442-908ef314952a
  For information & Acceptance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e561f85-9007-4a82-b72b-9474a047bb0f
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3447892b-646e-4850-afae-9bb140ee4e06
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c63bd50-45a9-431f-8de1-e3be3a8c5d89
  For information & Instruction
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/283cce4e-4968-4cd5-afe9-d6ea9e6db61d
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d862e7bb-3d59-4f8d-9ca1-eceb758745c9
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70334c1d-f813-416b-917f-8ec1d4d3a20d
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d0d1cd4-bdd2-41a7-af87-ed6574c8f11e
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df8e702f-bdef-459a-8fa2-c1b7944984a7
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dba6712c-decc-437d-8bd7-430610c2b10c
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f31350c5-e0e9-431e-ba37-33207a7d31de
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df9e45ba-63dc-494a-be07-f517ea1a025d
  For completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0737c88c-02f5-46c6-b93e-0c82dece46ec
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/879a675e-7fdb-42b3-95f0-04be0b7aa840
  For information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a014191d-2d99-43cb-8920-7869db5b8c88
  For information & Acceptance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44ace612-7485-4ecb-b471-03864c3ec464
  For information

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