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title: "SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT IN EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING (NEET) OR AT RISK OF BECOMING NEET"
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# SKILLS SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT IN EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING (NEET) OR AT RISK OF BECOMING NEET

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fffaff5c-4a7e-4688-bdd0-184004fb96b4

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## Summary

The procurement process focuses on the contract titled "Skills Support for Those Who Are Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) or at Risk of Becoming NEET," initiated by the Secretary of State for Education through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). This open tender (above threshold) aims to provide education and training services, with a total value of £54,017,171, across various regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently active, with a tender period ending on 17 September 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and conclude on 31 July 2021, targeting the education and training services industry as defined under CPV classification.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in educational services. Businesses that specialise in training programmes, social inclusion initiatives, or skills development for disadvantaged groups would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By responding to this invitation, companies can not only contribute to enhancing participation in the labour market but also secure significant funding through the European Social Fund, potentially expanding their operations and impact in the community.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority in this procurement is the Secretary of State for Education acting through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (the "ESFA"). The ESFA is an executive agency of the Department for Education, exercising functions to fund adult education and skills. The ESFA, acting as a Co-Financing Organisation for the European Social Fund ("ESF"), is procuring education and training services to meet priorities identified by Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) area European Structural and Investment Funds Sub-Committees. As a Co-Financing Organisation, the ESFA provides match funding at Priority Axis level utilising sources of funding as match for ESF funded activity. This invitation to tender is for Priority Axis 1. Priority Axis 1 supports activity to increase participation in the labour market and thereby improve social inclusion and mobility. Additional information: ITT Documents are available via the Department for Educations e-tendering portal Bravo

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/945a1f6c-968e-4212-9ffc-b589526c9a7c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,017,171 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2018 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/945a1f6c-968e-4212-9ffc-b589526c9a7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/945a1f6c-968e-4212-9ffc-b589526c9a7c
  21st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://education.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to e -tendering portal

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