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# SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/selep-covid-19-recovery-skills-training-ocds-h6vhtk-0287b5). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Essex County Council: "SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Skills Training". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £5,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 5 Feb 2021, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.proactisplaza.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Essex County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/essex-county-council-ons-e10000012)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £5,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 5 February 2021 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Computer training services, Computer-user familiarisation and training services, Education and training services, Industrial and technical training services, Personal computers (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKH3, UKJ2, UKJ4
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0287b5`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/selep-covid-19-recovery-skills-training-ocds-h6vhtk-0287b5#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [proactisplaza.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proactisplaza.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/selep-covid-19-recovery-skills-training-ocds-h6vhtk-0287b5#participate

## Description
Essex County Council is managing this procurement process on behalf of SELEP. It is proposed that a framework will be established to allow access for SELEP, and those public sector organisations associated with SELEP, to the services being provided. Ordering and payment processes will be established at the commencement of this agreement. It is proposed that the framework would be procured on terms which would provide access to the local authorities within the SELEP area including but not limited to; Essex County Council, East Sussex Council, Kent County Council, Southend Council, Thurrock Council and Medway Council. District, borough and city authorities within this geography. These Contracting Bodies will be responsible for ordering of, and
payment for, their own services through this agreement.
The key outcome of this tender is to ensure a co-ordinated, effective response to COVID-19.
As such, we are seeking organisations that can support us through the delivery of services as set out in the Lots below.
Interested Bidders are required to highlight which Lot(s) of work they are bidding for and is clearly marked when completing the Bidder questionnaire.
Lots
Lot 1 - Pathway to jobs in SELEP growth and recruiting sectors. Training specifically to get recently unemployment / redundant individuals into key sectors and illustrating a collaborative approach with employers. Key sectors include construction, logistics, healthcare, IT, food production, engineering and the coastal and rural economies are to be supported across all. . There is the ability to be flexible if new government funding is issued
which addresses shortages in these sectors.
Lot 2 - Maximising jobs arising through the digital revolution. Training specifically to support people into digital roles across all sectors
Lot 3 - Digital skills for all - kit, connectivity and access to training

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Pathway to jobs in SELEP growth and recruiting sectors
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 80531000, 80570000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH, UKJ

- **Estimated Value:** £945,000
- **Description:** Training specifically to get recently unemployed / redundant adults into identified jobs in key sectors - collaborative approach with employers.
Ensure no duplication with existing government programmes and target cohorts accordingly.
Targeting const...

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Maximising jobs arising through the digital revolution
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 80533000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH, UKJ

- **Estimated Value:** £300,000
- **Description:** • As digital jobs are cross cutting, this would offer training for digital roles across all sectors and for jobs such as coding, software development, web design and video production. Increased focus and demand due to COVID-19.
• To include element o...

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Digital skills for all
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 30213000, 80533100
- **Delivery regions:** UKH, UKJ

- **Estimated Value:** £3,000,000
- **Description:** Getting kit and connectivity to those without it and where this is a barrier to training or employment (with conditions and checks on kit and connectivity for a minimum period). A loan scheme model for the kit will be explored.
High quality training ...

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (3)
- **Award:** 007251-2021-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **The Shaw Trust ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH-01744121`
  - Value: £1,045,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 007251-2021-2 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **TECHTALENT ACADEMY LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-35423`
  - Value: £280,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 007251-2021-3 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **WE ARE DIGITAL TRAINING LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-138057`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (3)
- **Contract:** 007251-2021-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,045,000
  - Signed Date: 18/03/2021

- **Contract:** 007251-2021-2 (active)
  - Signed Value: £280,000
  - Signed Date: 18/03/2021

- **Contract:** 007251-2021-3 (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 18/03/2021

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F007251-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-04-08T13:08:52.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T16:16:44.422Z
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