Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c76-36b9-7031-a591-ed957b77227e/tfl-95790-tfl-employability-programmes closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # TfL 95790 - TfL Employability Programmes [Transport for London](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-london) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 Dec 2021 Deadline Closed 12 Jan 2022 ## 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 Skills & Employment is a function within TfL's Diversity, Inclusion and Talent directorate and are responsible for the design and delivery of talent pipelines such as apprenticeships, graduate schemes, employability programmes and initiatives in line with the Mayor's Skills for Londoner's Strategy and aligned to government skills policies. The employability programmes provide work readiness skills and opens doors to employment to some of the most disadvantaged groups in society; helping them to become work ready through partnerships with charities, delivery partners and business stakeholders that enables them to develop employability skills and experiences. Additionally, individuals who fall into these groups have been disproportionately impacted by the current pandemic and now face even greater barriers to employment. The primary purpose of the employability programmes is to equip the learners with the relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to attain sustained employment as part of a wider social value not necessarily for the benefit of TfL. TfL is a seeking to establish a framework with 2 Lots of providers to deliver the programme. - Lot 1 Ways into Work - those with no or limited work experience - Lot 2 Routes back to work - for those with significant work experience but have been out of the workplace for a period of time The tender process will be managed on TfL's e-tendering portal ProContract. If you wish to participate in this tender process, view the full tender documents and submit a bid, please register on: [procontract.due-north.com/Register](https://procontract.due-north.com/Register) Tenders Submission Date: 12:00 Noon Wednesday 12th January 2022 Tender clarification deadline Wednesday 05 January 2022 ### The above dates are subject to change Should you require any additional guidance and help on how to use the Portal please contact the Portal's Supplier Helpdesk by email: Additional information: PIN with Market sounding Questionnaire Publication reference: 2021/S 000-014600 Publication date: 25 June 2021 Read full description ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/888f88d4-11a7-4c56-aa00-96930c8a2ed4) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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