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title: "Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard"
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# Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ba0d

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is leading an open tender process for the "Provision of Training - Skill Up Springboard" project, aimed at delivering vocational training services under the European Social Fund (ESF) initiative. The project has an estimated budget of up to £331,689.50 and is based in Taunton, UK. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 12 July 2021. This initiative falls under the Light Touch Regime as detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring adherence to the EU principles of transparency and equal treatment.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and educational services. Companies with the capacity to deliver accredited training units at various levels, excluding basic skills, are particularly suited for this tender. Providers with expertise in skill development, marketing, social value initiatives, and a commitment to equality and environmental sustainability are encouraged to participate, offering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of the community involved in the Somerset Skills for Growth Project.

## Notice

Following a successful application to the European Social Fund, Somerset County Council has secured PS2,078,053 of European Social Fund (ESF) investment to deliver the Somerset Skills for Growth Project. The Council is now seeking to procure and appoint suitably qualified suppliers to deliver the outputs and results specified within the Somerset Skills for Growth Grant Funding Agreement. 'Skill Up Springboard' will offer units at any accredited level, excluding basic skills. Accredited units applicable to this tender can be found on the following site https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ The Authority is conducting this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender opportunity falls within Schedule 3 of the Regulations (Social and Other Specific Services) and below the Light Touch Regime threshold. Whilst this means that this Tender is exempt from EU procurement rules, it will be run in accordance with the EU Treaty principles of transparency, non-discrimination, equal treatment, mutual recognition, and proportionality.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following a successful application to the European Social Fund, Somerset County Council has secured PS2,078,053 of European Social Fund (ESF) investment to deliver the Somerset Skills for Growth Project. The Council is now seeking to procure and appoint suitably qualified suppliers to deliver the outputs and results specified within the Somerset Skills for Growth Grant Funding Agreement. It is intended that this will be spread across several suppliers according to the overall requirements, and the Applicant's capacity. As such Applicants are encouraged to bid for only the elements, they are capable and have the capacity to provide. 'Skill Up Springboard' will offer units at any accredited level, excluding basic skills. Accredited units applicable to this tender can be found on the following site https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ The Authority is conducting this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender opportunity falls within Schedule 3 of the Regulations (Social and Other Specific Services) and below the Light Touch Regime threshold. Whilst this means that this Tender is exempt from EU procurement rules, it will be run in accordance with the EU Treaty principles of transparency, non-discrimination, equal treatment, mutual recognition, and proportionality. Along with satisfying the essential criteria for contract award, we are inviting Applicants to submit comprehensive and realistic method statements, with associated timescales, outlining the proposed customer journey, from the point of creating / sourcing a referral / receiving a referral, to the end of a participant's involvement. We will ask Applicants to explain how their delivery method will achieve the desired outputs/outcomes ensuring all associated risks and issues are highlighted along with any mitigating actions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027069-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £331,689 |
| Lots value | £331,689 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £237,998 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE TRAINING TEAM; BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE; HAIR ACADEMY SOUTH WEST; SOMERSET BUSINESS AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027069-2021
- 9 Jun 2021 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012956-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=047320b7-ffc8-eb11-810c-005056b64545
- https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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