II.2.1) Title

Black Country LEP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their re-engagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 10 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31.12.2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Cheshire and Warrington LEP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 6 100 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Coast to Capital LEP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 782 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Coventry and Warwickshire LEP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG13

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4 500 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Cumbria LEP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Derby Derbyshiire LEP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF11

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 8 370 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Nottingham Nottinghamshire LEP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 8 370 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Dorset LEP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 450 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Greater Birmingham Solihull transitional

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4 005 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Greater Birmingham Solihull more developed

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3 600 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Greater Cambridge and greater Peterborough

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH12

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3 796 047.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Greater Lincolnshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 7 200 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Greater Manchester

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 9 901 158.30  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

HOSW - More developed and Transitional

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK23

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Although this is one LOT the authority is looking to place two Contracts One for £900000 and the other for £1800000

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2 700 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Hertfordshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH23

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4 419 918.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Humber

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4 567 554.90  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Lancashire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD4

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 6 092 611.20  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Leicester and leicestershire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 620 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

New Anglia

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 586 997.90  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

North East Transitional

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 800 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

North East More Developed

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 7 200 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Northamptonshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF25

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 900 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Oxfordshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 890 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Sheffield -Transition and Sheffield - More Developed

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE32

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Although this is one LOT the authority is looking to place two Contracts One for £9208472 and the other for £1912717

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 11 121 190.20  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Solent

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ34

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3 425 536.80  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

South East

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2 700 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

SEMLEP

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH25

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 350 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG23

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4 500 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Swindon & Wiltshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2 021 763.60  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Tees Valley

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC1

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 6 930 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Thames Valley Berkshire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ11

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 530 073.90  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

The Marches transitional

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 7 271 094.51  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

The Marches more developed

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG22

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2 903 424.30  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

West of England

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK12

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 530 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

Worcestershire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG12

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 999 999.80  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.1) Title

YNYER - Transitional and YNYER - More Developed

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE2

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Although this is one LOT the authority is looking to place two Contracts One for £618750 Transitional and the other for £1856250 More Developed

The activities will support employed individuals aged 16 plus with individualised programmes of learning and support, to improve their work related skills relevant to the needs of employers and the local economy, whilst overcoming identified barriers to participation in education and support their transition toward sustained and improved employment. Additionally support will also be provided to individuals who have recently been placed under notice of redundancy or recently been made redundant to improve their work related skills and support their reengagement in the workforce.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2 475 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 28

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contracts are initially for the delivery period 1/4/19 – 31/7/21 the ESFA reserves the right to extend contracts for a period of time up to 31 December 2023 subject to funding availability, the applicants delivery performance of the contract and government policy

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

High Court

Royal Court of Justices, the Strand

London

UK