--- title: "Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7d5d451-04b3-4566-bc47-fb8d42792113" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7d5d451-04b3-4566-bc47-fb8d42792113" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7d5d451-04b3-4566-bc47-fb8d42792113.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7d5d451-04b3-4566-bc47-fb8d42792113.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-09" --- # Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7d5d451-04b3-4566-bc47-fb8d42792113 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7d5d451-04b3-4566-bc47-fb8d42792113) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7d5d451-04b3-4566-bc47-fb8d42792113.json) ## Summary Somerset County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard" project, which falls under the vocational training services category. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 12th July 2021. The total contract value is approximately £331,689.50, intended to be allocated across multiple suppliers based on their capacity and capabilities. This project is backed by £2,078,053 from the European Social Fund and aims to deliver various training outputs as part of the Somerset Skills for Growth Initiative, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically tailored for social and specific services below the Light Touch Regime threshold. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational training and education services, particularly SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises. Companies that can provide accredited training units, engage in methodical delivery, and demonstrate effective customer journey management are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only contribute to enhancing skills in the region but also have the potential to secure ongoing contracts related to the delivery of educational services, thereby facilitating business growth and expansion in the public service sector. ## Notice Following a successful application to the European Social Fund, Somerset County Council has secured PS2,078,053 of European Social Fund (ESF) investment to deliver the Somerset Skills for Growth Project. The Council is now seeking to procure and appoint suitably qualified suppliers to deliver the outputs and results specified within the Somerset Skills for Growth Grant Funding Agreement. The total value of this opportunity is up to PS331,689.50 it is intended that this will be spread across several suppliers according to the overall requirements, and the Applicant's capacity. As such Applicants are encouraged to bid for only the elements, they are capable and have the capacity to provide. 'Skill Up Springboard' will offer units at any accredited level, excluding basic skills. Accredited units applicable to this tender can be found on the following site https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ The Authority is conducting this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender opportunity falls within Schedule 3 of the Regulations (Social and Other Specific Services) and below the Light Touch Regime threshold. Whilst this means that this Tender is exempt from EU procurement rules, it will be run in accordance with the EU Treaty principles of transparency, non-discrimination, equal treatment, mutual recognition, and proportionality. Along with satisfying the essential criteria for contract award, we are inviting Applicants to submit comprehensive and realistic method statements, with associated timescales, outlining the proposed customer journey, from the point of creating / sourcing a referral / receiving a referral, to the end of a participant's involvement. We will ask Applicants to explain how their delivery method will achieve the desired outputs/outcomes ensuring all associated risks and issues are highlighted along with any mitigating actions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b770a0-1fb8-4fba-882a-31f1c4581dea | | 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 | 9 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £331,689 | | 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2021 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b770a0-1fb8-4fba-882a-31f1c4581dea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b770a0-1fb8-4fba-882a-31f1c4581dea 9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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