CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Framework Agreement for Cynnydd Project - Young people at risk of becoming NEET

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Swansea Councils Framework for Project Cynnydd

The requirement under Specific Objective 2 is to reduce the number of those at risk of becoming NEET, amongst 11-24 year olds. Under Priority 3 of the West Wales and the Valleys ESF Operational Programme, the Cynnydd project is targeted at those young people who are identified as being at the very greatest risk of becoming Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) and to reduce this risk. Targeted, specific activities and interventions are required to be delivered to these identified learners / young people. The framework provisions have been developed in partnership with all Schools involved in the project, and in line with the Regional Employment and Skills Plan (RLSP), which links to other key local initiatives of Council, such as the Swansea Bay Economic Plan.

Lots for Framework:-

Lot 1A - Arts, Crafts and Photography

Lot 1B - Catering and Hospitality

Lot 1C - Computing and Digital Technology

Lot 1D - Engineering, Construction and Motor Vehicle

Lot 1E - Hairdressing, Beauty and Holistics

Lot 1F - Health and Childcare

Lot 1G - Music, Media and Performance

Lot 1H - Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Pursuits

Lot 1I - Travel and Tourism

Lot 1J - Land Based Studies

Lot 1K - Animal Care

Lot 1L - Vocational Studies

Lot 2 - Military Provision

Lot 3 - Building resilience programme

Lot 4 - Enterprise programme

Lot 5 - One off projects/ workshops

Lot 6 - Innovation

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=82955

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Refer to Tender Documents

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Refer to Tender Documents

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

CCS/18/059

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Social and other specific services (subject to the light touch regime) Article 74 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

(WA Ref:82955)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: Cynnydd Project (ESF funded) - Provisions for young people who are the greatest risk of becoming NEET

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice