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title: "ESF funded: Hospitality and the Visitor Economy program"
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buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# ESF funded: Hospitality and the Visitor Economy program

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbac6c93-35ed-4984-abca-eab52fc83dd4

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "ESF funded: Hospitality and the Visitor Economy program" initiative. The contract, valued at £40,500 GBP, was awarded to Oakwell Training Ltd. The procurement process falls under the Education and training services category, with an open procedure. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st February 2023 to 30th September 2023, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in education and training services to engage with Barnsley Council. The initiative aims to prepare unemployed individuals in the Barnsley area for careers in the Hospitality and Visitor Economy sector. Businesses offering relevant training courses and work experience placements targeted at building individuals' confidence and industry-relevant skills would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Barnsley Council is seeking Providers who will supply three x 10 Day Training courses focusing on preparing participants to secure work in the Hospitality and Visitor Economy sector. The training programme must be suitable for unemployed and economically inactive residents of the Barnsley area. The 10-day programme will be followed by a Work Experience Placement within the sector (to be arranged through Barnsley Council staff). Training should be undertaken within a venue within the Barnsley area which is accessible to all individuals using public transport as their mode of travel. It is expected that the training will be delivered across 10 working days (Monday-Friday) for a minimum of 5 hours per day. Online learning can be utilised to enhance the offer, but the project must not be solely online as participants will be required to evidence they can work with others, as they would within the Hospitality sector. The purpose of the training is to support unemployed or economically inactive individuals looking to enter a career, or progress a career change, into jobs of all types within Hospitality and Visitor Economy companies. The course should be designed to build/rebuild individuals' confidence, manage expectations and develop resilience whilst informing and raising career aspirations. The training programme should provide an overview of the sector and the variety and range of businesses and disciplines in the region from independent cafes to cultural businesses to larger scale visitor attractions. It should equip candidates with a knowledge and understanding of the attributes and skills already identified and expected by sector employers. Preparing them with the minimum standards essential in suitable job applicants so they are able to undertake a short work placement with a prospective employer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dab4ac3-bf51-4227-88a1-f17c755afcb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,500 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OAKWELL TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dab4ac3-bf51-4227-88a1-f17c755afcb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dab4ac3-bf51-4227-88a1-f17c755afcb4
  16th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=53911&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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