Published date: 19 June 2019
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Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
West Midlands
Value of contract
£45,000
Procurement reference
ACCP200002
Published date
19 June 2019
Closing date
26 July 2019
Contract start date
2 September 2019
Contract end date
31 August 2020
Contract type
Not specified
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?
Yes
Description
Invitation to Tender: ESOL Provision - June 2019
Tender Reference: ACCP20002
1. Introduction
The Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency (CDA) is the lead partner of
a local partnership which is delivering the Accelerate project. These contracts have been funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund and are part of the Building Better Opportunities Programme Accelerate aims to deliver a varied and holistic programme of support for
people needing help to tackle barriers to employment across Coventry and Warwickshire.
2. Background to Tender
The project has been delivering advice, guidance, confidence building, skills enhancements, barrier breaking and work experience to over 1000 unemployed or economically inactive people in Coventry and Warwickshire since July 2016, helping participants to overcome barriers and move towards and into employment.
More information about the project can be found at www.accelerate.org.uk
3. Requirements
The successful bidder will be required to provide ESOL and basic skills courses in English and Mathematics for Accelerate participants in a variety of venues across Coventry and Warwickshire.
We require
• 10 ESOL Courses at level 1 &2
• 3 Basic Maths courses (accredited)
• 3 basic English courses (accredited)
A minimum of 6 courses must be delivered in in South Warwickshire, a minimum of 6 in Coventry and a minimum of 3 in Nuneaton/ Bedworth.
The successful bidder will be required to assess participants prior to them attending courses to ensure that the course level is appropriate.
4. Value
A total of £45,000 is available for this contract. This includes staff costs plus additional costs such as course units. The project allows a maximum 15% of total salary costs towards indirect costs (no evidence required)
We are looking for an organisation who will be able to begin work no later than 2nd September 2019 and will deliver until 31st August 2020
5. Selection Criteria
Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria
• Successful track record of working on similar contracts
• The extent to which the proposal meets the contract requirements
• Value for money
All tenders will be scored. Delivery to the specification will contribute towards 70% of the score, 20% towards previous experience and 10% towards Value for money.
6. Response
Tenders should include information about how you would approach the training and your experience delivering similar activity in the past. Please also provide a breakdown of your costs (i.e. number of staff days, materials budget etc.)
Please provide contact details of two suitable referees who can be contacted prior to the award of the tender.
All tenders should quote the tender reference in the subject heading and be provided in writing and emailed to:
Mandy Bygrave - Operations Manager
Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency
Email: m.bygrave@cwcda.co.uk
CWCDA
30A Binley
About the buyer
Contact name
Mandy Bygrave
Address
30a Binley Road
Coventry
CV31JA
England
Telephone
02476 633911
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