Published date: 8 February 2024

This notice was replaced on 27 March 2024

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

Awarded contract (published 27 March 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£0 to £500,000

Procurement reference

IA3242

Published date

8 February 2024

Closing date

11 March 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2028

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

This service delivers the UKSPF investment in courses including basic, life & career skills.
South Staffordshire Council are looking for a skilled and experienced organisation who can deliver a range of financial support and advice to provide financial capability and resilience. The advice should include how to access deals online, set up direct debits and maximise their income wherever possible.
Offering Creating Brighter Future applicants support with their debts and budgeting will meet the outcomes of
E33 - Effective working between key workers and additional services
And the outputs
E33 - experiencing reduced structural barriers into employment and skills provision.
E34 - Courses including basic, life & career skills,
E36 - Increase levels of digital inclusion
E37 - Tailored support for the employed to access courses
E38 - to fund local skills needs
E40 - retraining in high carbon sectors
E41 - local digital skills

More information

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Laura Kendall

Address

Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2DH
United Kingdom

Telephone

+441785854656

Email

laura.kendall@staffordshire.gov.uk