Scope
Procurement reference
CCBC/PS2974/26/LE
Procurement description
The Council is aiming to provide a suite of educational qualifications in addition to what they provide at the Educated Other Than AT School (EOTAS) provision that shall offer practical work life experience to the Council’s most vulnerable children in EOTAS and mainstream children, so they have every opportunity to achieve qualifications that support them into the wider world of work or a college pathway. Courses can include technical and vocational qualifications. Qualifications and courses can range from entry level upwards, from accredited to non-accredited. The courses will be delivered from a mixture of the new Centre for Skills for Learning in Pontllanfraith and external provision depending on the course provision. The Contract will consist of three (3) lots as set out immediately below:
Lot 1 – Construction
Lot 2 – Hair and Beauty
Lot 3 – Digital Skills
Full details can be found in the ITT
Providers can tender for one or more lots
Bidder(s) interested in attending the Market Engagement event on Tuesday 19 May 2026 must email procurement@caerphilly.gov.uk by 17:00 hrs, Friday 15 May 2026.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
1200000.00 GBP to 1200000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2030
Lots
Divided into 3 lots
Construction
Lot number: 1 Description
The course will provide EOTAS learners with no prior construction experience an industry-level programme that delivers essential construction skills and hands-on “multi-skills” training leading to City & Guilds Level 1 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Construction Skills (or equivalent), while also giving them practical knowledge and experience of the construction sector to prepare them for progression to Level 2 qualifications or apprenticeships.
CPV classifications
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
400000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
480000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 August 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 August 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders can tender for one or more lots, if they can meet the tender specification. However, they must be able to deliver all lots if they are successful following the tender process and staff appropriately.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Further details can be found in the ITT.
Conditions of participation
Further details can be found in the ITT.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 80.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Hair and Beauty
Lot number: 2 Description
The course will provide EOTAS learners with little or no experience with foundational practical skills in hairdressing and beauty therapy, delivering an accredited course that promotes technical competence and professional standards while providing hands-on experience and sector knowledge to prepare them for progression to Level 2 qualifications or apprenticeships.
CPV classifications
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
400000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
480000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 August 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 August 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months.
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders can tender for one or more lots, if they can meet the tender specification. However, they must be able to deliver all lots if they are successful following the tender process and staff appropriately.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Further details can be found in the ITT
Conditions of participation
Further details can be found in the ITT.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 80.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Digital Skills
Lot number: 3 Description
The course will introduce EOTAS learners with limited or no prior experience to essential digital competencies, focusing on creativity, communication and the safe use of technology, while providing an accessible and supportive foundation that enables progression into further education or employment.
CPV classifications
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
400000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
480000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 August 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 August 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months.
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Bidders can tender for one or more lots, if they can meet the tender specification. However, they must be able to deliver all lots if they are successful following the tender process and staff appropriately.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Further details can be found in the ITT.
Conditions of participation
Further details can be found in th ITT.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Further details can be found in the ITT.
Conditions of participation
Further details can be found in th ITT.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 80.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact