--- title: "Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS)" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162489" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-162489" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162489.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162489.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-05" --- # Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS) Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-162489 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-162489) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162489.json) ## Summary Caerphilly County Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process aimed at enhancing vocational training for pupils educated other than at school (EOTAS). This process is currently in the planning stage, necessitating training providers to register on the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Training Providers (DPS1004594). The opportunity is classified under services, specifically targeting education and training services, personal development training services, and other related areas such as construction, hair and beauty, and digital skills. Prospective providers must register their interest by Friday, 20 March 2026, to be eligible to submit a quotation during the week commencing 30 March 2026. The training is set to commence on 1 September 2026, highlighting a pivotal opportunity for engagement and skill development aimed at boosting future employability for the youth in Hengoed, Caerphilly. This tender provides an excellent avenue for businesses specialising in vocational training and skill development services, particularly those with expertise in the construction, beauty, and digital sectors. It is a valuable opportunity for both new and established training providers to expand their reach within the local educational sector and contribute to the employability initiatives for the area's youth. As the procurement only allows participation from those registered on the DPS, businesses are encouraged to complete their application promptly to take part in this competitive offer. Engaging with Caerphilly County Borough Council can enhance business visibility and establish strategic partnerships in the public sector, fostering business growth and credibility. ## Notice Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking suitable providers to support the delivery of vocational training for pupils Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS). This provision will take place at the Centre for Skills for Learning and will support children and young people educated outside mainstream school settings.The Council aims to enhance engagement, confidence, skills development, and future employability by offering high-quality vocational learning opportunities. As part of this, the Council is seeking training providers able to deliver foundational and practical skills in the following areas:ConstructionHair and BeautyDigital SkillsTraining is expected to commence from 01 September 2026.This notice is to inform interested providers that the Council will be running a further competition under its Dynamic Purchasing System for Training Providers (DPS1004594).Providers who wish to participate in this upcoming opportunity and who are not currently registered on DPS1004594 must ensure they complete their registration and application no later than Friday, 20 March 2026.All providers approved and registered on DPS1004594 will be invited to submit a quotation for this opportunity during the week commencing 30 March 2026.The purpose of this notice is to inform any potential training providers who are not signed up to the Councils Training DPS that this competition will only be accessible to bidders if they are accepted onto the DPS and also give providers an opportunity to apply.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=162489. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162489 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 5 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HENGOED | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF82 7PG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Caerphilly | | Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach | | Westminster constituency | Caerphilly | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 5 Mar 2026 at 12:21 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162489 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#If - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=162489 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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