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title: "Framework Agreement for the Delivery of Various Employment Academies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0296de"
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# Framework Agreement for the Delivery of Various Employment Academies

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0296de

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Framework Agreement for the Delivery of Various Employment Academies" was initiated by Belfast City Council, located in Belfast, UK. This procurement is classified under the training services sector and was carried out through an open procurement method. The tender has reached the award stage, with active contracts signed on 22nd February 2021, covering four distinct lots: Care Sector Employment Academies, Customer Service Sector Employment Academies, Practical Sector Employment Academies, and Office Based Employment Academies, each aimed at enhancing skills and employability in these industries.

This framework agreement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focused on the sectors mentioned in the lots. Companies delivering training in health, customer service, practical skills, or office-based competencies would be well-positioned to participate in this procurement process. Furthermore, the framework allows for the inclusion of named participants, indicating potential collaboration opportunities for smaller enterprises aiming to expand their market reach and capacity through partnership with established training providers.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is in relation to the delivery of various employment academies. The Framework will be divided into four lots as follows: Lot 1 - Care Sector Employment Academies Lot 2 - Customer Service Sector Employment Academies Lot 3 - Practical Sector Employment Academies Lot 4 - Office Based Sector Employment Academies There is one preferred supplier to deliver each lot.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Care Sector Employment Academies

Lot 1 of the framework agreement is regarding the delivery of care sector employment academies. These will include, but are not limited to: - Health; - Social Care; - Education; - Childcare and play work.

Options: The use of the Framework by other named participants.

Lot 2 - Customer Service Sector Employment Academies

Lot 2 of the framework agreement is regarding the delivery of customer service sector employment academies. These will include, but are not limited to: - Leisure; - Hospitality; - Tourism; - Retail.

Options: The use of the Framework by other named participants.

Lot 3 - Practical Sector Employment Academies

Lot 3 of the framework agreement is regarding the delivery of practical sector employment academies. These will include, but are not limited to: - Transport and logistics; - Construction; - Green Economy and Manufacturing

Options: The use of the Framework by other named participants.

Lot 4 - Office Based Employment Academies

Lot 4 of the framework agreement is regarding the delivery of office based employment academies. These will include, but are not limited to: - Administration; - Financial; - Digital.

Options: The use of the Framework by other named participants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003958-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8GD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ASHTON COMMUNITY TRUST; BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE; DFPF LTD T/A PEOPLE 1ST; EAST BELFAST MISSION; GEMS NI; IMPACT TRAINING NI; UPPER SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT TRUST; WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003958-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:576583-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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