Published date: 8 May 2019

Last edited date: 8 May 2019

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 15 April 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Adult and other education services - 80400000

Location of contract

SG17 5TQ

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

CBC-0961-DPS-LS-BESS-03 - AWARD

Published date

8 May 2019

Closing date

15 April 2019

Contract start date

8 May 2019

Contract end date

31 October 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Service is looking to purchase courses that complement and broaden the current curriculum for 2018-19 and is seeking to support two key groups of residents (later referred to as 'learners'):
o Residents who are unemployed and looking for work.
o Residents in low paid work and seeking career progression (earning below ?15,736.50 annual gross salary and who would be eligible for full funding).
Courses should be aimed at supporting residents towards or into employment or with career progression.
Courses can be accredited or non-accredited.
Courses can support learners to overcome barriers with work or career progression.
Courses can be sector specific or more general employability provision.
Providers should consider access to provision with venues, days and times that support access to learning, for example by those in low paid employment or with caring responsibilities. This might include but is not limited to: Twilight courses (i.e. early evening); Evening courses; Weekend courses.

Award information

Awarded date

8 May 2019

Contract start date

8 May 2019

Contract end date

31 October 2019

Total value of contract

£28,000

This contract was awarded to 2 suppliers.

eVolve your future

Address

4a Alfred Street, Rushden, United Kingdom, NN10 9YS

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Qube Qualifications and Development Limited

Address

7 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX14 4RR

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Eleanor Thomas

Address

Priory House
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5TQ
United Kingdom

Email

eleanor.thomas@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Website

centralbedfordshire.gov.uk