Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c81-eafc-7028-b70f-e02614a48aad/pilot-project-to-promote-employment-for-women-youth-in-the-construction-sector closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Pilot project to promote employment for women & youth in the construction sector [Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office](https://tendernation.io/buyers/foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office) Estimated value £90,000 Published 22 Oct 2021 Deadline Closed 12 Nov 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. - 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 The British Embassy in Bogota is seeking to procure the Provision of service to develop a pilot project in Valle del Cauca to promote employment opportunities for women and young people in the construction sector. OBJECTIVE: Develop a training and labour inclusion model for women and young people in the construction sector through a pilot project in Valle del Cauca, which allows the process to be documented and standardised, by creating tools that can be replicated in other regions and with other actors in the construction value chain. The pilot project focuses on four dimensions: i) engaging companies; ii) promoting a more inclusive organisational culture; iii) training final beneficiaries; and (iv) documenting the experience. SCOPE: Understand the current state of companies with regards to gender equality and social inclusion, as well as their internal needs and challenges in order to advance in the goal of being more inclusive. Provide technical assistance and training to companies to help transform their culture into a more inclusive one, Train women and young people to develop the skills most demanded by the sector, Identify employment opportunities for women and young people in the pilot companies and promote interest amongst these populations to be part of the construction and infrastructure sector, Document the experience, evaluate pilot results, and adjust the model in accordance with lessons learned during the pilot. Details on the project and documentation can be found in the e-Procurement Portal. Jaggaer [fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk](https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/) requires registration, navigate to Project code\_7536 or ITT\_4659 Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f65d56d6-88e8-4a9f-8166-f4522ae6a2bb) 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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