Building a Lasting Legacy (BaLL) Programme Delivery Partner

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    "description": "Essex County Council (ECC) is seeking expressions of interest from organisations with relevant experience in programme management, employer engagement, careers education and employability and skills delivery, ahead of the release of a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the delivery of the Building a Lasting Legacy (BaLL) Programme.\nThe RFQ is currently anticipated to be issued in August with the Programme being mobilised in November 2026\nAbout the Programme\nBuilding a Lasting Legacy (BaLL) is an industry-led careers, employability and progression programme that connects young people with opportunities within the construction and built environment sector.\nThe programme aims to:\n•\tRaise awareness of career opportunities within construction and the built environment.\n•\tImprove social mobility and access to employment pathways.\n•\tStrengthen relationships between education providers and employers.\n•\tSupport employers in meeting workforce development and social value commitments.\n•\tDevelop a sustainable pipeline of talent to meet future skills needs across Essex.\nThe programme currently operates within Chelmsford and has established partnerships with schools, employers, further higher education institutions, and key strategic stakeholders. Essex County Council is now seeking to sustain this successful delivery model whilst expanding the programme into Tendring.",
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        "description": "The programme currently operates within Chelmsford and has established partnerships with schools, employers, further higher education institutions, and key strategic stakeholders. Essex County Council is now seeking to sustain this successful delivery model whilst expanding the programme into Tendring.\nInterested parties please contact kirstie.forrester@essex.gov.uk to register interest in providing a quote"
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