Published date: 4 July 2017

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: 4 August 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£170,000

Procurement reference

TOWER001-DN285200-09036587

Published date

4 July 2017

Closing date

4 August 2017

Contract start date

1 October 2017

Contract end date

30 September 2020

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?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The provision of bespoke support for Tower Hamlets businesses to help them identify and create a range of apprenticeship opportunities for borough residents at all levels. Working across sectors, the supplier will work with businesses across the private, statutory & voluntary sectors and SME's, along with community partners who engage and provide employability support for residents.

The supplier will work closely with the Council's WorkPath and Enterprise services to identify business contacts and supply advice and guidance on how the apprenticeship levy will affect their business, the frameworks and standards available and promote how the local authority can support recruitment of new staff.


About the buyer

Contact name

John Collins

Address

Mulberry Place
London
E14 2BG
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 2073644099

Email

john.collins@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Website

http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk