Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5c-2fca-73de-aeba-d0f2b51516ff/delivery-of-training-in-basic-skills-dps-for-skills-providers-and-training-pro awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Delivery of Training in Basic Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref: 03S19 PO3307 [University of Chester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-chester) Estimated value £1,000 to £9,500 Published 12 Oct 2020 Deadline Closed 12 Aug 2020 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Chester has already appointed suitably qualified organisations onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (ref 2019-Dec-01 Contracts Finder notice still Open when this award notice was published) to deliver a range of skills solutions and training options to Cheshire and Warrington employees until 30th November 2022. This tender welcomed a range of established provision and innovative & emerging online and socially distanced classroom programmes to deliver courses in Basic Skills. The values in this award notice only relate to the tender process and not the actual values under the contracts as these will be dependent upon demand from participants. The Lots awarded were: - Lot 1 Accredited Ofqual Registered Basic/Functional Skills - Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 Maths - Lot 2 Accredited Ofqual Registered Basic/Functional Skills - Level 1 and Level 2 Maths - Lot 3 Accredited Ofqual Registered Basic/Functional Skills - Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 English - Lot 4 Accredited Ofqual Registered Basic/Functional Skills - Level 1 and Level 2 English - Lot 5 Accredited Ofqual Registered Basic/Functional Skills Level 1 and Level 2 ICT - Lot 6 Accredited Ofqual Registered Basic /Functional Skills Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3 ESOL - Lot 7 Accredited Ofqual Registered Basic/Functional Skills - Level 1 and Level 2 ESOL Additional information: This tender was run via the university's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend". Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: [intendhost.co.uk](https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview) Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/aa38fe37-d8b0-4d41-b298-aa79687f82c5) 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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