King's Lynn Youth Retraining

Contract summary

Industry

• Vocational training services - 80530000

Location of contract

NR1 2DH

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-217-2229-NCCT42429

Published date

24 May 2022

Closing date

24 June 2022

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

20 July 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

The Kings Lynn Youth Retraining Pledge (KLYRP) project is managed by Norfolk County Council, and is an integral part of the skills infrastructure for unemployed and lower skilled young people in the town. The project is establishing the Kings Lynn Skills Partnership, the 'Skills Department' for the area, which will deliver a wide range of employment and skills activity - driving forward Kings Lynn Town Improvement Plan ambitions, and increasing the skills and life opportunity for young inhabitants of the area.

The King's Lynn Youth Retraining Pledge is a 2-year project which will deliver a package of support in youth skills, youth employment and young adult workforce development in the King's Lynn locality. In support of this Norfolk County Council is seeking to establish a multi provider framework for the provision of youth training and employment services.

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More information

Links

• https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/
• Additional information on how to apply for this contract

Additional text

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.

This is a Light Touch Regime Framework Agreement let under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), under which the Council has flexibility regarding the process or procedure to be used when purchasing certain Services, which includes the Services included in this framework agreement. E. The Council reserves the right to reopen this Framework Agreement for new applicants during its Term. Providers will be able to apply to join the Framework on an open basis on the same terms and conditions and on the same criteria as stated in the Invitation to Tender, unless the Council deems that amendments are required as a result of changes in legislation or changes within the Council. The Council reserves the right however, to close the framework for new applications if it deems this appropriate.

Subject to the availability of funding and satisfactory performance, the Framework Agreement may be extended by a period of up to 24 months (in increments if deemed necessary). Subject to any extensions, the Framework Agreement shall not extend beyond 31 March 2026.

Norfolk County Council would like to offer the opportunity for potential applicants to discuss the requirements of the framework with the project team. A virtual market engagement event will be taking place on Thursday 9th June at 11am. The event will finish no later then 12.30pm. If you are planning to submit an application you are advised to attend. Should you wish to do so, please book a place via the correspondence facility on In-tend, providing the names and e-mail address of those who will be attending.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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About the buyer

Contact name

Che Metcalf

Address

Martineau Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 2DH
United Kingdom

Telephone

01603 223918

Email

che.metcalf@norfolk.gov.uk

Website

www.norfolk.gov.uk