Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-8aae-7258-abfd-32e9e4fd538e/esif-esf-collaboration awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ESIF ESF Collaboration [Grimsby Institute Of Further & Higher Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/grimsby-institute-of-further-higher-education) Estimated value £4,000,000 to £4,500,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Jan 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. - 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 1.5 The Grimsby Institute Group is looking to act as a contract lead for ESF and invites all suitably equipped colleges/organisations to apply for the involvement and delivery of learning and skills solutions under the new European Structural and Investment (ESIF) calls. We are committed to serving the learning and skills, employability and business competitiveness of SMEs within Greater Lincolnshire and Yorkshire and the Humber LEP regions. 1.6 Providers must be registered on the Skills Funding Agency ROTA or prepared and/or be registered, and ideally have a proven track record in successful delivery of programmes funded through European Social Funds. The objective of this PQQ is to help pre-qualify and inform the selection of partners that would be invited to form a consortium to respond to ITT(s), subsequently leading towards new collaborative arrangements and sub-contracting of provision. The ITTs will define the unit values and deliverables, so the PQQ is intended to help prospective delivery partners identify their key interests and credentials. 1.7 There will be six (6) Lots available under this contract over the three LEP areas; • Lot 1 – Not in education, employment or training (NEET) • Lot 2 – Programmes for unemployed, employability and older workers to increase employment • Lot 3 – Skills for the workforce • Lot 4 – Specialist work based skills (key sectors/competences) • Lot 5 – Apprenticeships development and provision • Lot 6 – Information, advice & guidance (IAG) and careers guidance Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/300aa453-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Grimsby Institute Of Further & Higher Education: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/grimsby-institute-of-further-higher-education) [Sector More Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services · North Lanarkshire Council · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3bc7-7387-9e89-279cfe9e6528/flexible-framework-for-the-provision-of-education-services) [Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone House · Gloucestershire County Council · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7ac4-7196-ae39-99f1797dce23/gloucestershire-county-council-supported-accommodation-at-trevone-house) [Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027) · Cambridgeshire County Council · 44 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-99ab-71dc-b376-bd88d7636f0a/request-for-quote-musical-groups-workshop-providers-east-and-south-cambridg) [Training services – Svetsutbildning · Kungliga Tekniska högskolan · 29 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-11cf-7063-8e4b-8e00c7f36244/sweden-training-services-svetsutbildning) [Various school services – Contrato privado de servicios para el desarrollo de proyectos de conciliación, ocio educativo, participación ciudadana y educación en valores, dividido en tres lotes. · Consejo de Administración de Animajoven SAU · 4 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-10d4-712f-a9b4-3ee1e9d7315a/spain-various-school-services-contrato-privado-de-servicios-para-el-desarrol) [Education and training services – Közúti közlekedési ágazat képzései 27314\_5. · Büntetés-végrehajtás Országos Parancsnoksága · 11 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-415e-7096-9386-746cef6b3e10/hungary-education-and-training-services-kozuti-kozlekedesi-agazat-kepzesei-2)