--- title: "King's Trust Northern Ireland - Get Ready Programmes for Young People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE KING'S TRUST" published: "2025-04-10" --- # King's Trust Northern Ireland - Get Ready Programmes for Young People Buyer: THE KING'S TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb6a.json) ## Summary The King's Trust, located in London, is inviting tenders for the "Get Ready Programmes for Young People" in Northern Ireland. This procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' industry category. The project value is estimated at £56,000, and it is currently in the Tender stage. The submission deadline for bids is 22 April 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 15 April 2025. The procurement method is an open competition, under a below-threshold light-touch regime. The programme aims to deliver specialist training and support to young people aged 16-30 years in various sectors, divided into three lots: "Digital Skills for Life and Work," "Health and Social Care," and "Horticulture." This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those that can provide accredited qualifications. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can deliver high-quality, sector-specific programmes and possess expertise in digital skills, health and social care, or horticulture. With clear criteria focusing on both quality (70%) and price (30%), businesses that can offer innovative and cost-effective solutions stand to benefit from this procurement. The contract period begins on 30 April 2025, with a maximum extension possibility up to 31 March 2027, offering a stable and potentially long-term business opportunity. ## Notice The King's Trust are seeking suppliers to deliver specialist training and support to young people aged 16 - 30 years, in particular sectors. ### Lot Information Digital Skills for Life and Work Two-week sector specific insight programmes, focusing on developing knowledge and practical skills relevant to this subject. Programme to include Level 2 digital skills for life and work qualification in line with the regulated qualifications framework. This Lot value is estimated, and could be higher or lower depending on the quality of bids received across the tender and the needs of The King's Trust across the framework period. Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used. Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible. Health and Social Care Two-week sector specific insight programmes, focusing on developing knowledge and practical skills relevant to this subject. Programme to include Level 2 qualification related to the theme in line with the regulated qualifications framework. This Lot value is estimated, and could be higher or lower depending on the quality of bids received across the tender and the needs of The King's Trust across the framework period. Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used. Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible. Horticulture Two-week sector specific insight programmes, focusing on developing knowledge and practical skills relevant to this subject. Programme to include minimum OCN Entry 3 qualification related to the theme in line with the regulated qualifications framework. This Lot value is estimated, and could be higher or lower depending on the quality of bids received across the tender and the needs of The King's Trust across the framework period. Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used. Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014211-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000 | | Lots value | £55,998 | | 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 | THE KING'S TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8EG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2025 at 09:44 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014211-2025 - 1 Apr 2025 at 13:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012295-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014211-2025 10th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012295-2025 1st April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1 Annex C - Financial Submission - Get Ready NI.xlsx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2 Annex A - Standard Selection Questionnaire.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3 Tender Specification - Get Ready Northern Ireland.pdf - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4 DP Assessment FOR INFO ONLY DO NOT COMPLETE.xlsx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5 Programme Contract TCs - FOR INFO ONLY - DO NOT COMPLETE.pdf - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6 Annex B - Tender Response Document - Get Ready NI.docx ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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