Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1c-16d1-7038-aa91-59957d31a393/conversion-skills-women-into-stem-embracing-diversity closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Conversion Skills - Women Into STEM, Embracing Diversity [West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-yorkshire-consortium-of-colleges) Estimated value £40,000 to £100,000 Published 16 Oct 2018 Deadline Closed 6 Dec 2018 ## 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 WYCC values the relationship and support for collaborative working, and wants to invite applications from organisations that are committed to working in partnership to deliver quality training which meets the Leeds City Region skills agenda. To meet the aim of building and strengthening a skilled workforce, WYCC is seeking skilled training providers (referred to as the \\"Applicants\\" from here on) to retrain and support career progression and transitions for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations . This commission is for services to develop and deliver Conversion Courses (training) that will help women to progress into and within STEM occupations. The aims of this training are to: Increasing the skills levels (through training) of employed women from the existing level to the next level up, to encourage progression in employment; Increasing the volumes of women within STEM occupations, particularly at level 2 and above, with a focus is on raising the bar on higher level skills; Train women in their pursuit of careers in STEM occupations; Develop individuals who, upon completion, are ready to progress in STEM occupations; and Demonstrate that the use of women in STEM training will start to tackle the supply and demand mismatch. Additional information: Please refer to the Commissioning Brief and accompanying Application Documents Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/049c7cb9-85c9-42e3-a04b-46086eb5f4df) 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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