Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-e69f-70e9-8d1d-8fec4b50309c/adult-education closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Adult Education [Cheshire West and Chester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cheshire-west-and-chester) Open field Estimated value £100,000 Published 12 Sept 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Sept 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Cheshire West and Chester Council is funded by the Skills Funding Agency to secure adult education opportunities in the borough of West Cheshire and Chester. The main focus of the Skills and Employment team is tackling unemployment and particularly long term unemployment across the borough. During 2016/17, a large proportion of our funding will be targeted for delivery through external organisations to support outcomes for adults aged 19+ who face a range of challenges/barriers to securing sustainable employment. Throughout 2016 -17 we will be commissioning provision that will provide adults with the skills, support and confidence to enable them to secure employment. To meet this aim, we are particularly interested in funding bids from partners specifically tackling the barriers people face when trying to secure employment and/or progress at work including: • Work related skills eg IT, English, maths and work-related personal skills with a focus on progression into further learning and/or work. • Job Clubs looking at CV development, interview techniques, job search, personal impact etc. • Provision that tackles health issues and promotes healthy lifestyles and/or positive mental health in priority wards eg Healthy Eating, Work Fit, Developing Personal Resilience, Mindfulness with links to employability • Setting up and running your own business. • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) • Community capacity building provision eg volunteer development provision, increasing civic participation and mentoring. • Vocational sector specific provision that provides a gateway to local employment opportunities including Sector Based Work Academies in partnership with employers and DWP. Companies who have already been accepted for funding do not need to reapply. If in doubt, please use the messaging section on The Chest to enquire. Read full description ## CPV classification Adult and other education services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2864853b-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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