Published date: 29 August 2024

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.


Closing: 17 September 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£160,000

Procurement reference

RG/CORP/LCC/24/270

Published date

29 August 2024

Closing date

17 September 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 October 2024

Contract end date

31 August 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

"This tender seeks applications for a Service Provider to work with the Lancashire Careers Hub and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to deliver a T Level Placement Agency.

The project is funded by the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) as part of the Digital Futures Accelerator Fund (secured from Sales Force Funding). The project aligns with the Lancashire Skills and Employment Strategic Framework and in particular, the theme 'Future Workforce' and aims to inspire more young people into Technical Education through increasing engagement of businesses with T Levels through placements and apprenticeship routes, post T level.

The Authority is seeking a Service Provider to work with the Lancashire Careers Hub and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub to deliver and develop a T Level Placement Agency that spans all 14 Lancashire boroughs.

The initial Contract period will be from 1st October 2024 to 31st August 2026. There is an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to funding availability. "

About the buyer

Contact name

Rachel Green

Address

Fishergate
Preston
PR1 0LD
England

Telephone

01772 535026

Email

contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk