--- title: "Employment Route Training Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032779" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032779" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032779.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032779.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-23" --- # Employment Route Training Framework Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032779 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032779) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032779.json) ## Summary The Rhondda Cynon Taff Council recently concluded a procurement process for the "Employment Route Training Framework" in the services category. This initiative aims to address the skills deficit within the local area by linking local employers with relevant training. The procurement comprised four lots: Construction, Rail, Civil & Plant, and Security, with specific training requirements for each lot. Suppliers were awarded contracts based on a mix of technical quality and price criteria. The tender was managed by the Rhondda Cynon Taff Council and was conducted as an open procedure. This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in education and training services, particularly in the areas of construction, rail, civil engineering, and security. Suppliers were selected based on merit, providing a fair chance for both established suppliers and small to medium enterprises. The Rhondda Cynon Taff Council's focus on upskilling local residents to match employers' needs creates a conducive environment for businesses to contribute to the community's economic development through training programmes. ## Notice Rhondda Cynon Taff, Adult Education currently runs an Employment Routes programme, which is unique within RCT as we aim to link both local smaller employers and larger national employers, sourcing the relevant people and delivering training to plug the skills deficit in RCT. Thus ensuring that employers have local people up skilled to fill local vacancies. ### Lot Information Construction This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council. The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required: 1. Construction 2. Rail 3. Civil & Plant 4. Security The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots. The below courses will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT. BSC Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment - LBCC0449 (CSCS Card Training & Testing can be included) BSC Level 2 Awareness in Principles of COSHH - LBCC0450 Y/502/8521 BSC Level 2 in Manual Handling - LBCC0447 601/2319/9 BSC Level 2 in Health & Safety in the Workplace - LBCC0446 601/2044/7 BSC Level 2 in Principles of Fire Safety - 601/2318/7 BSC Level 3 in Risk Assessing STA Level 2 Emergency First Aid -603/2346/2 In House Asbestos Awareness In House Working at Height In House Confined Spaces Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents. Renewal: with a further option to extend for up to 24 months Rail This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council. The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required: 1. Construction 2. Rail 3. Civil & Plant 4. Security The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots. The below courses will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT. Sentinel Health & Safety Card for the Rails Small Tools Renewal of sentinel card Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents. Renewal: with an option to extend for a further 24 months Civil & Plant This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council. The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required: 1. Construction 2. Rail 3. Civil & Plant 4. Security The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots. The courses below will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT. CPCS Red Trained Operator Card - Forward Tipping Dumper CPCS Red Trained Operator Card - Ride on Roller NRSWA Street Works Operative Card & Certificate CPCS Telehandler CPCS 360 Excavator Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents. Renewal: with an option to extend for a further 24 months Security This procurement relates to the appointment of a contractor to undertake the employment route training framework. The aim of project is delivering training to plug the skills deficit within Rhondda Cynon Taf area on behalf of the council. The requirements are broken down into 4 lots, these are the 4 main areas of training that are required: 1. Construction 2. Rail 3. Civil & Plant 4. Security The top five suppliers from each lot will be awarded the contract on a ranked basis. Tenderers are able to bid for one or more lots. The below courses will cover a maximum of two weeks training and be delivered within community settings in and around RCT: AoFAQ Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry (RQF) Qualification Number: 603/1117/4 AoFAQ Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) Qualification Number 603/2410/7 Further requirements of each lot are detailed in the tender documents. Renewal: with an option to extend for a further 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023418-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 23 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £756,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL | | Locality | TONYPANDY | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF40 2XX | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Cwm Clydach | | Westminster constituency | Rhondda and Ogmore | | Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 9 | | Supplier names | 4D ACADEMY; ARC ACADEMY; ARC TRAINING; COLEG Y CYMOEDD; COMMERCIAL OPERATOR TRAINING SOLUTIONS; OPTRAIN; PASSPORT TO EMPLOYMENT; PROTECH TRAINING ACADEMY; RUBICON FACILITIES MANAGMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2022 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023418-2022 - 29 Mar 2022 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008415-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0276 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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