Published date: 20 December 2019
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
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£25,000
Procurement reference
APWDW03
Published date
20 December 2019
Closing date
6 January 2020
Contract start date
20 January 2020
Contract end date
31 December 2021
Contract type
Not specified
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
Who Dares Works is a project funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. It is led and managed by Active Plus Community Interest Company and delivered by a partnership of social enterprises.
The services we are seeking: Active Plus is seeking delivery of Who Dares Serves courses that provide a taste of working in the blue light services and armed forces, as well as the opportunity to build employability skills through teamwork, excellent communication skills, following instructions and leadership. The minimum requirements are:
• Courses to run for 5 consecutive days for a minimum of 4.5 hours per day
• Courses to accommodate between 6 and 12 participants
• Delivery to take place in the West Cornwall Local Action Group in community-based settings that are accessible
• Delivery to be undertaken by professionals already working in the blue-light services or armed forces
• Delivery to include a taste of working in the Fire and Rescue Service, Police Service, Armed Forces and at least one emergency service (e.g. ambulance service, coastguard, search and rescue
• Delivery to include practical hands-on tasks that build motivation, employability and knowledge of entry routes into the blue-light services and armed forces
• Participants to receive a certificate of completion and support to reflect their new skills/experience on their CVs
How to Apply:
• For a tender information pack please email andyj@activeplus.org.uk
• Please include 'Who Dares Works Tender APWDW03' in the heading of your email. Failure to do so may result in tender packs not being issued.
• Please also include the name of your organisation and the contact details for the lead responsible person
About the buyer
Contact name
Andy Jones
Address
Chy Nyverow Newham Road
TRURO
TR274DP
England
Telephone
01326 567174
Website
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Closing: 6 January 2020