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title: "Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-10 - AWARD"
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# Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-10 - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb057c62-9bd7-4af7-8bdd-b5fc8a51b16d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Service CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-10 - AWARD" was initiated by the Central Bedfordshire Council, focusing on providing e-learning services aimed at supporting unemployed residents and those in low-paid employment. The tender was completed on 12th April 2021, with the contract effective from 1st August 2021 until 31st July 2023. This procurement involved courses designed for specific vulnerable groups requiring additional support to enhance their career prospects, with delivery expected in the East of England region.

This opportunity is particularly pertinent for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises looking to expand their service offerings in education and training. Businesses with expertise in e-learning and those capable of delivering tailored courses that address the barriers faced by priority groups, such as mental health support or career progression for low-paid workers, would be well-positioned to compete in this tender process. The awarded value of the contract is £87,900, indicating a substantial opportunity for suitable suppliers to engage in local community support initiatives.

## Notice

The Service is looking to procure courses that meet the needs of priority or niche groups and that support learners with specific needs that form barriers to employment and career progression. It is seeking to support the following priority groups of residents (later referred to as 'learners'): ? Residents who are unemployed and looking for work. ? Residents who are unemployed and not currently looking for work but plan to return to work. ? Residents in low paid work and who are seeking career progression. ? Residents requiring health and wellbeing support. ? Residents in need of support with mental health issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c53e0791-5483-4728-a510-e67f6176c397 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,900 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDWORK EAST; IMH PEER SUPPORT; NOAH ENTERPRISE; WATERSIDE CONSULTANCY HERTFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c53e0791-5483-4728-a510-e67f6176c397

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c53e0791-5483-4728-a510-e67f6176c397
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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