Scope
Description
Over a 15-month period, the Provider shall:
- Establish and coordinate a cohesive programme of locally-based creative and cultural sector upskilling opportunities (the 'skills programme') that support residents furthest from the labour market into employment in the sector or further learning/support as a pathway to employment.
- Build capacity within the skills programme to increase the number of upskilling opportunities available to residents.
- Explore how access to and progression from the skills programme can be improved for all participating residents, but especially those facing significant barriers to employment.
Total value (estimated)
- £125,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 1 March 2027
- 1 year, 3 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Conditions of participation
Please see tender document: 1. Invitation and Instructions for Tendering
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 September 2025, 9:00am
Tender submission deadline
22 September 2025, 9:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender and associated documents must be submitted by uploading onto Proactis https://procontract.due-north.com/ and may not be delivered by any other method, including by hand or courier to any Council office, officer or member.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider's Proposal | A Provider's Proposal addressing the following four quality criteria, no longer than twenty pages in Arial 12 with normal margins, incorporating: i. Expertise. A statement of the skills, expertise,... |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Social Value Submission | Bidders are required to complete the Social Value Submission Sheet and provide the following as part of their submission: • Quantitative Social Value commitments (worth 4% of the evaluation) •... |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Pricing Schedule | Pricing Schedule containing a fully itemised breakdown of the tender sum, hourly and fixed rate fees per level of staff member including their anticipated hours to be spent on the contract and any... |
Price | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street
London
SE12QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government