--- title: "East Suffolk United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund Local Skills Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04376f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04376f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04376f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04376f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-06" --- # East Suffolk United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund Local Skills Programme Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04376f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04376f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04376f.json) ## Summary The East Suffolk Council in the United Kingdom is seeking a service provider to deliver a local skills programme funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The programme focuses on addressing priority needs such as Youth Unemployment, Recruitment, Training in Local Industry, and Starting as Self-Employed. The contract period is for 12 months starting from April 1, 2024, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. The programme is divided into two lots, with specific values and services outlined. This public procurement opportunity by East Suffolk Council presents avenues for businesses to participate in delivering education and training services. Businesses specialising in services related to Youth Employment, Recruitment, Training, and Career Pathways may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement stage is currently open, with a tender submission deadline of 4th March 2024. The opportunity, part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aims to strengthen local skills and employment initiatives in East Suffolk. ## Notice Using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) East Suffolk Council (ESC) is seeking to appoint a Single Service Delivery Provider or multi-providers to deliver a localised skills programme that addresses priority needs in East Suffolk; Youth Unemployment, Recruitment and Training in Local Industry, and Starting as Self-Employed ### Lot Information Youth Employment Service (including enhanced provision) Using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) East Suffolk Council (ESC) is seeking to appoint a Single Service Delivery Provider or multi-providers to deliver a localised skills programme that addresses priority needs in East Suffolk; Youth Unemployment, Recruitment & Training in Local Industry, and Starting as Self-Employed Renewal: All bidders should note that the enhanced Youth Employment Service (PS95,000) section of Lot 1 is subject to an external funding decision which is to be confirmed by the end of February Business Support for Recruitment, Training and Career Pathways Using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) East Suffolk Council (ESC) is seeking to appoint a Single Service Delivery Provider or multi-providers to deliver a localised skills programme that addresses priority needs in East Suffolk; Youth Unemployment, Recruitment & Training in Local Industry, and Starting as Self-Employed Renewal: As noted above, the initial contract period is for a 12-month contract length (commencing 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025), with a potential extension of up-to 12 months for an up to 50% increase on the original contract value subject to cabinet and funding approval ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003836-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,214 | | Lots value | £350,107 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79634000 - Career guidance services - 79996000 - Business organisation services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80310000 - Youth education services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2024 at 11:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003836-2024 - 6 Feb 2024 at 10:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003835-2024 - 6 Feb 2024 at 10:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003834-2024 - 6 Feb 2024 at 10:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003819-2024 - 6 Feb 2024 at 10:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003817-2024 - 6 Feb 2024 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003807-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://eastsuffolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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