Published date: 9 July 2024

This notice was replaced on 22 October 2024

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

Awarded contract (published 22 October 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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Provision of services to the community - 75200000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£60,000 to £80,000

Procurement reference

GLA82660 & SAP Ariba Reference: WS2075571404

Published date

9 July 2024

Closing date

5 August 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 September 2024

Contract end date

1 September 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

The Greater London Authority (GLA) recently launched a third round of the Skills for Londoners Community Outreach Programme. The programme provides small grants to community organisations across London to raise awareness of the Mayor's skills offer, increase participation in adult learning skills provision, and help to build sustainable links between providers, community groups and the Londoners they work with. Delivery will take place from September 2024 - August 2026. The contract will be award for an initial term of 1 yr with the option to extend for a further year subject to budget
The GLA is seeking a supplier (Evaluator) to deliver an evaluation of the Community Outreach Programme. The evaluation will cover process, outcomes, the impact of the programme and recommendations on how it could be improved. The evaluation should incorporate organisational experiences and the participant's voice.

The tender is published under Light Touch Regime (Schedule 3 Services Under PCR 2015).

See attached service specification for further information.

How to apply for this project:
TfL has recently switched to a new sourcing system, SAP Ariba, meaning that TfL's processes are now different to those that suppliers may be familiar with. The following instructions explain this new system and provide guidance on how interested parties will be able to communicate with TfL.

To log in to SAP Ariba (this is not login only and not to register:
https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw

To register: Please use TfL's specific Ariba registration page below:
https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL

After registration: To participate in this tender, register interest in participating in this event by emailing the Commercial contact listed on this notice.

Note: The Ariba system is not automated, therefore, once you have registered (or are already registered) your business on Ariba you must email the Commercial contact. Registering your business on Ariba is not the same as registering your interest in this project.

For help registering on the SAP Ariba system and for checking if you are already registered pleas refer to: https://content.tfl.gov.uk/supplier-registration.pdf

For guidance on using SAP Ariba please refer to: https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training

If any problems persist please contact Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk

More information

Additional text

The tender is published under Light Touch Regime (Schedule 3 Services Under PCR 2015).

See attached service specification for further information.

How to apply for this project:
TfL has recently switched to a new sourcing system, SAP Ariba, meaning that TfL's processes are now different to those that suppliers may be familiar with. The following instructions explain this new system and provide guidance on how interested parties will be able to communicate with TfL.

To log in to SAP Ariba (this is not login only and not to register:
https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw

To register: Please use TfL's specific Ariba registration page below:
https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL

After registration: To participate in this tender, register interest in participating in this event by emailing the Commercial contact listed on this notice.

Note: The Ariba system is not automated, therefore, once you have registered (or are already registered) your business on Ariba you must email the Commercial contact. Registering your business on Ariba is not the same as registering your interest in this project.

For help registering on the SAP Ariba system and for checking if you are already registered pleas refer to: https://content.tfl.gov.uk/supplier-registration.pdf

For guidance on using SAP Ariba please refer to: https://support.ariba.com/Adapt/Ariba_Network_Supplier_Training

If any problems persist please contact Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Robert Eales

Address

5 ENDEAVOUR SQUARE
LONDON
E201JN
England

Telephone

07740894507

Email

RobertEales@tfl.gov.uk