Published date: 16 October 2023
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Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
S70 1WA
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
20231016164933-103835
Published date
16 October 2023
Closing date
9 November 2022
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
28 February 2023
Contract end date
30 September 2023
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
Barnsley Council is seeking Providers who will supply three x 10 Day Training courses focusing on preparing participants to secure work in the Hospitality and Visitor Economy sector. The training programme must be suitable for unemployed and economically inactive residents of the Barnsley area. The 10-day programme will be followed by a Work Experience Placement within the sector (to be arranged through Barnsley Council staff). Training should be undertaken within a venue within the Barnsley area which is accessible to all individuals using public transport as their mode of travel. It is expected that the training will be delivered across 10 working days (Monday-Friday) for a minimum of 5 hours per day. Online learning can be utilised to enhance the offer, but the project must not be solely online as participants will be required to evidence they can work with others, as they would within the Hospitality sector. The purpose of the training is to support unemployed or economically inactive individuals looking to enter a career, or progress a career change, into jobs of all types within Hospitality and Visitor Economy companies. The course should be designed to build/rebuild individuals' confidence, manage expectations and develop resilience whilst informing and raising career aspirations. The training programme should provide an overview of the sector and the variety and range of businesses and disciplines in the region from independent cafes to cultural businesses to larger scale visitor attractions. It should equip candidates with a knowledge and understanding of the attributes and skills already identified and expected by sector employers. Preparing them with the minimum standards essential in suitable job applicants so they are able to undertake a short work placement with a prospective employer.
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Award information
Awarded date
1 December 2022
Contract start date
1 February 2023
Contract end date
30 September 2023
Total value of contract
£40,500
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Oakwell Training Ltd
Address
2 Western Street
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2BPReference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Address
Town Hall
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S70 2TA
ENG
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