Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6a-39b9-7075-a03b-8cd717ff6279/delivery-of-training-in-functional-skills-dps-for-skills-providers-and-trainin awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Delivery of Training in Functional Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref:03S19P03307 [University of Chester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-chester) Estimated value £370 to £730 Published 24 Nov 2021 Deadline Closed 16 Sept 2021 ## 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 to deliver a range of skills solutions and training options to Cheshire and Warrington employees until 31st May 2022. This tender welcomed a range of established provision and innovative & emerging programmes to deliver courses in Training in Functional 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 overall contract value is the accumulative total estimated for all tenders under the DPS as detailed in the contract notice 2019/S 233-571922. All Lots were awarded, which were: - Lot 1 a Accredited - Functional Skills - English Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Online with Tutor - Lot 1 b Accredited - Functional Skills - English Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Classroom - Lot 2 a - Accredited - Functional Skills Maths Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Online with Tutor - Lot 2 b Accredited - Functional Skills Maths Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Classroom - Lot 3 a Accredited - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Levels 1 - 3 - Online with Tutor - Lot 3 b Accredited - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Levels 1 - 3 - Classroom 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: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help) Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2d95a13e-db3e-468d-ab08-787eababc12d) 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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