Education and training services

Tender description

The contracting authority intends to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (“DPS”) for the provision of education, training, employment and lifelong learning (the “Service” or “Services”) by which interested economic operators can become eligible to bid to provide specific projects. Activity to support engagement and progression. This category focuses on the engagement and development of skills for residents aged 19 years or over, who have barriers to learning. Potential activity would be targeted at residents who are unemployed, have little or no qualifications, have a disability or suffer from long term health issues, are from deprived neighbourhoods, are from under-represented groups or have other complex needs. It is envisaged activity /provision is based in community settings making it accessible for residents. Activities /courses must offer clear progression opportunities in to further learning, employment or volunteering. Training for volunteers. This category focuses on training residents aged 19 years or over to be active volunteers in Kirklees. Activities are focussed on giving residents the skills needed to volunteer in schools, community venues, and libraries or support local groups. Volunteers may also support the delivery of various publicly funded projects in Kirklees. English Language Support for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). This category focuses on training residents to learn English language skills and is targeted at residents whose first language is not English. This may include asylum seekers, recent arrivals, or other residents who require English language development. It is envisaged that programmes of activities /courses are based in community settings that are accessible to residents. Employability Provision. This category focuses specifically on residents who are unemployed or underemployed who want to move in to employment, further training or volunteering or progress their career. Activities /programmes of work may include providing employment support including, job search activity, job skills, and signposting to other support available to residents. Apprenticeship support and development. This category focuses on supporting businesses and residents to navigate the complex apprenticeship landscape and access apprenticeships. Provision under this category may include brokerage, training and holistic support to apprentices. Additional support to maintain and progress in learning and employment. This category focuses on residents who require more intensive support and development to progress. This may provide holistic support to wrap around other provision. Workforce diagnostic and development. This category involves business engagement activities including marketing and communications brokerage services, carrying out training needs analysis, supporting business to identify and address skills gaps and workforce development issues. Basic skills provision. This category focuses on ensuring that there is sufficient basic skills provision within the district for residents. Enhanced Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). This category focuses on ensuring that there is sufficient information advice and guidance provision within the district to help navigate progression routes, identify opportunities and advocate on behalf of those residents that need it most.