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title: "WYCA AEB DPS opportunity- Rail Engineers/Track Operatives programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d4dd"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-06-08"
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# WYCA AEB DPS opportunity- Rail Engineers/Track Operatives programme

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d4dd

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is planning a procurement process for a Rail Engineers/Track Operatives programme. The contract is part of the Adult Education Budget Responsiveness Pot aimed at addressing economic issues. The programme is focused on providing training to West Yorkshire residents to enter the rail sector, with a budget of £2.1 million across 3 years starting from 1st August 2023. The target audience includes unemployed adults and those looking to upskill. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage.

This opportunity will be available to suppliers appointed to the WYCA AEB DPS. The programme aims to link participants to local job opportunities and support progression within the rail sector. The training provider is expected to engage a minimum of 675 learners, with requirements for learner demographics and outcomes. Interested suppliers must first be appointed to the WYCA AEB DPS to submit bids. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is the buying organisation for this procurement process.

## Notice

West Yorkshire Combined Authority will shortly be tendering for a training provider to deliver a Rail Engineers/ Track Operatives programme for West Yorkshire residents. The training should develop knowledge and skills for sector entry, underpinned by employer needs. This tender is part of the West Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority's Adult Education Budget (AEB) Responsiveness Pot, as detailed in the West Yorkshire AEB Strategy. The Responsiveness Pot provides flexible funding aimed at tackling specific and emerging economic issues. *This opportunity will only be available to suppliers who have been appointed to the WYCA AEB DPS, YORtender reference "48078 - Further Education Training Providers for Adult Education". If you are interested in this opportunity you must successfully complete the AEB DPS application process first before you can access the full details of the requirements/tender documents and submit a bid.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK rail industry is currently experiencing a period of growth. Government investment in infrastructure projects - for example, PS96b of investment in the integrated rail plan - has the potential to create up to 12,000 jobs every year nationally over the next five to ten years, on top of existing funding to maintain and operate the railways. It is expected that the successful provider(s) will link to local employers to develop participant understanding of the realities of the occupation and provide local job opportunities. It is also expected that the provider will have established links to support seamless progression onto further training or employment within the rail sector. Overview The Rail Engineers/ Track Operatives training programme should provide West Yorkshire residents with the on the job and professional accreditations needed to enter into work, and link them directly to employers who have live vacancies for interview. * Deliver a Rail Engineers/ Track Operatives programme and provide residents with the on the job and professional accreditations needed to enter into work * Work closely with employers with live vacancies for learners to progress into employment * Progress individuals to relevant qualifications required by employers or to support individual progress * Engage and retain eligible individuals supporting achievement rates on or above national average. * Deliver flexible and innovative provision * Avoid duplication of similar local provision Budget The maximum budget available is PS2,100,000 across 3 years. Initially the contract will be awarded for the period of 1st August 2023 - 31st July 2024 23/24 (to 31 July 2024) PS900,000 Target Participant Group The target audience for AEB are adults aged 19 or over and : * are unemployed * residents on low wage looking to upskill or retrain The qualifications should help individuals to gain skills that employers value, improve job prospects and earn a good wage. Learners must be resident in West Yorkshire, aged 19+ and eligible for AEB funding as per the WY AEB Funding Rules. Outputs A minimum of 675 learners must complete the training within the 3 year contract period, with a minimum of 225 learners to complete in the initial contract period and 225 in each subsequent contract period should they be commissioned. Learners should be engaged from Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield. Minimum of 60% of learners from a disadvantaged area Minimum of 50% of learners from an ethnic minority group Minimum of 20% of female learners Minimum of 50% outcome into employment Minimum of 85% achievement rate *Any supplier interested in bidding for this opportunity must first be successfully appointed to the WYCA AEB DPS, YORtender reference 48078 - Further Education Training Providers for Adult Education using the link below* https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/41709/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER Additional information: This notice is not intended to act as a call for competition, nor to shortlist potential suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016345-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2023 at 16:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016345-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/68385
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/41709/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

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