--- title: "European Social Fund Provision 2014-20" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8907112-005f-4c32-b115-8d2f10dc376a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8907112-005f-4c32-b115-8d2f10dc376a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8907112-005f-4c32-b115-8d2f10dc376a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8907112-005f-4c32-b115-8d2f10dc376a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2022-02-23" --- # European Social Fund Provision 2014-20 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8907112-005f-4c32-b115-8d2f10dc376a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8907112-005f-4c32-b115-8d2f10dc376a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8907112-005f-4c32-b115-8d2f10dc376a.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "European Social Fund Provision 2014-20", is conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on education and training services. This open procedure was initiated to meet the educational needs identified by Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) and is valued at approximately £16,588,336.50. The tendering period ended on 23rd July 2021, while the contract period began on 18th October 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement is pertinent to multiple locations across the United Kingdom and supports several initiatives aimed at unemployed individuals and young people at risk of becoming Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET). This tender presents significant opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to the education and training landscape in the UK. Businesses specialising in training, youth support services, community grants, or workforce development will find suitable avenues to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance their service offerings and expand their reach within the local and national market, ultimately aiding in sustaining and growing their business by participating in government-funded initiatives. ## Notice Contract Award notice for European Social Fund Provision 2014-20 (Round 3) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55f82f29-68ed-48e7-9c9d-4aeed424ee6d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,358,891 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £10,358,891 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | CXK; DIMENSIONS TRAINING SOLUTIONS; GATESHEAD COUNCIL; LONDON LEARNING CONSORTIUM COMMUNITY INTEREST; SERCO; TALENTED TRAINING; WORKPAYS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2022 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55f82f29-68ed-48e7-9c9d-4aeed424ee6d - 20 Jul 2021 at 10:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae8a081-18be-43c5-bfa7-6983e91c924f - 22 Jun 2021 at 08:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae8a081-18be-43c5-bfa7-6983e91c924f - 19 Jun 2021 at 07:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae8a081-18be-43c5-bfa7-6983e91c924f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55f82f29-68ed-48e7-9c9d-4aeed424ee6d 23rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae8a081-18be-43c5-bfa7-6983e91c924f 20th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://education.app.jaggaer.com This tender will be ran through the Jaggaer portal where the procurement documentation can be accessed. Follow this link to the portal. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b706d8e-591e-45d0-be3e-80a0c68ed579 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d1eddf0-da2e-4355-9672-a7c3f5b9caca n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1534b796-92d6-41a1-9928-eeff9c29b7c4 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f361424-47ff-4958-aa09-6b4ae4160053 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f9b8d20-2a72-4944-8699-1414cd2f24ec n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2744da7-3514-4e12-8456-f99d9c737928 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc6987e1-9528-48be-81a2-38e62d70fbea n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93f2116c-22f8-45d9-9452-5be23240a566 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e1b0599-aa28-4515-8d8d-12f45a1d2794 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/332fb394-fbbf-4de2-b59b-684a4c7637bd n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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