Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
County Hall, Market Road
CHELMSFORD
CM1 1QH
Contact
Andrew Beaver
Telephone
+44 3330136253
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CO0043 SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Essex County Council is managing this procurement process on behalf of SELEP. It is proposed that a framework will be established to allow access for SELEP, and those public sector organisations associated with SELEP, to the services being provided. Ordering and payment processes will be established at the commencement of this agreement. It is proposed that the framework would be procured on terms which would provide access to the local authorities within the SELEP area including but not limited to; Essex County Council, East Sussex Council, Kent County Council, Southend Council, Thurrock Council and Medway Council. District, borough and city authorities within this geography. These Contracting Bodies will be responsible for ordering of, and payment for, their own services through this agreement. The key outcome of this tender is to ensure a co-ordinated, effective response to COVID-19. As such, we are seeking organisations that can support us through the delivery of services as set out in the Lots below. Interested Bidders are required to highlight which Lot(s) of work they are bidding for and is clearly marked when completing the Bidder questionnaire. Lots Lot 1 - Pathway to jobs in SELEP growth and recruiting sectors. Training specifically to get recently unemployment / redundant individuals into key sectors and illustrating a collaborative approach with employers. Key sectors include construction, logistics, health, care, IT, food production, engineering and the coastal and rural economies are to be supported across all. . There is the ability to be flexible if new government funding is issued which addresses shortages in these sectors. Lot 2 - Maximising jobs arising through the digital revolution. Training specifically to support people into digital roles across all sectors Lot 3 - Digital skills for all - kit, connectivity and access to training
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2021/S 000-000111
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
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