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title: "Digital Skills Courses - Skills Connect"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb89592a-67f0-48cd-b2a5-4770bc209d8e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-09-25"
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# Digital Skills Courses - Skills Connect

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb89592a-67f0-48cd-b2a5-4770bc209d8e

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has initiated a tender process titled "Digital Skills Courses - Skills Connect" within the Education and training services industry. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of GBP 995,000. The delivery addresses are located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender deadline for submissions is on 23rd October 2023, and the contract period is scheduled from 24th October 2023 to 25th October 2023.

This tender opportunity for up to 6 providers to deliver Skills Connect courses presents a chance for businesses interested in education and training services to grow their portfolio. With a focus on upskilling individuals until December 2024 and supporting their progression until 31st March 2025, businesses tailored for skills development and human resource training may find this tender particularly suitable. The open procurement method allows for fair competition among relevant service providers, making it an attractive opportunity for SMEs eyeing expansion in this sector.

## Notice

The Combined Authority is seeking to contract with up to 6 providers to deliver Skills Connect courses to upskill individuals up to December 2024. Progression tracking will end 31st March 2025. The aim of Skills Connect is to support individuals into new roles or take on additional responsibilities and providers will be paid based on start, completion and progression of participants. Learning needs to be delivered at a level and length where individuals can progress based on the course content. The provider will need to evidence the rationale of content and length based on expected progression.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b8bb4f8-99ae-4338-a3fa-155cd736ca60 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2023 - 25 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £995,000 |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2023 at 16:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b8bb4f8-99ae-4338-a3fa-155cd736ca60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b8bb4f8-99ae-4338-a3fa-155cd736ca60
  25th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=72685&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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