CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Delivery of sub-contractor provision for Personal Learning Account funding 26/27

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The College Merthyr Tydfil is seeking multiple expressions of interest from private training providers across Wales, including those that are self-employed, for delivery and partnering opportunities to add further capacity to our comprehensive training offer, and to increase the range of support the College can provide through funded programmes.

The college is particularly interested in expressions of interest from training providers that are able to deliver accredited or industry recognized training, and engage potential learners.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=167753.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Lot 1 Digital £135k

Lot 2 Net Zero £135k

Lot 3 Construction £60k

Lot 4 Advanced Manufacturing £60k

Lot 5 Project Management £130K

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Successful providers will be expected to:

• Deliver high-quality learning and assessment experiences.

• Maintain excellent levels of learner engagement, retention and achievement.

• Work collaboratively with The College Merthyr Tydfil to support the effective delivery and monitoring of PLA-funded provision.

• Demonstrate strong employer engagement and responsiveness to labour market demands.

• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion throughout programme delivery.

• Operate in accordance with all relevant safeguarding, data protection, quality assurance and funding requirements.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

PLA 26/27

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

Tenderers must complete all applicable sections within this document and provide the supporting evidence requested. Failure to provide sufficient information may affect the evaluation of the submission.

Responses should be proportionate, evidence-based and clearly demonstrate how the organisation will deliver high-quality provision that offers value for money and positive outcomes for learners, employers and the wider community.

The College reserves the right to seek clarification on any aspect of a submission during the evaluation process.

(WA Ref:167753)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice