Published date: 7 January 2021

This notice was replaced on 8 April 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 8 April 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

East of England, South East

Value of contract

£3,000,000 to £5,000,000

Procurement reference

CO0043

Published date

7 January 2021

Closing date

5 February 2021

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

10 March 2021

Contract end date

9 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Essex County Council is managing this procurement process on behalf of SELEP. It is
proposed that a framework will be established to allow access for SELEP, and those public
sector organisations associated with SELEP, to the services being provided. Ordering and
payment processes will be established at the commencement of this agreement.
It is proposed that the framework would be procured on terms which would provide access
to the local authorities within the SELEP area including but not limited to; Essex County
Council, East Sussex Council, Kent County Council, Southend Council, Thurrock Council and
Medway Council. District, borough and city authorities
within this geography. These Contracting Bodies will be responsible for ordering of, and
payment for, their own services through this agreement.
The key outcome of this tender is to ensure a co-ordinated, effective response to COVID-19.
As such, we are seeking organisations that can support us through the delivery of services as
set out in the Lots below.
Interested Bidders are required to highlight which Lot(s) of work they are bidding for and is
clearly marked when completing the Bidder questionnaire.
Lots

Lot 1 - Pathway to jobs in SELEP growth and recruiting sectors. Training specifically to get recently unemployment / redundant individuals into key sectors and illustrating a collaborative approach with employers. Key sectors include construction, logistics, health,care, IT, food production, engineering and the coastal and rural economies are to be supported across all. There is the ability to be flexible if new government funding is issued which addresses shortages in these sectors.

Lot 2 - Maximising jobs arising through the digital revolution. Training specifically to support people into digital roles across all sectors

Lot 3 - Digital skills for all - kit, connectivity and access to training

More information

Attachments

Additional text

Your tender submission must be submitted to the Authority electronically by publishing through this ITT CO0043 SELEP COVID-19 Skills Training at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login, RFX REQ1000158 - CO0043 SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training:-

not later than 12:00 hours on 05/02/2021

It is the Authority's policy to reject any tenders received after the above deadline.

About the buyer

Contact name

Andrew Beaver

Address

COUNTY HALL
MARKET ROAD
CHELMSFORD
CM1 1QH
England

Telephone

03330136253

Email

andrew.beaver@essex.gov.uk