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title: "Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS"
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# Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/training-provision-to-support-educated-other-than-at-school-eotas-ocds-h6vhtk-068954). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Caerphilly County Borough Council: "Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS". Published status: complete. Published Value: £1,200,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 19 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: supplierlive.proactisp2p.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Caerphilly County Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/caerphilly-county-borough-council-ons-w06000018)
- **Published Value:** £1,200,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 19 June 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Education and training services, Industrial and technical training services, Industrial training services, Secondary education services, Training services (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKL16
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £1,921,187 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/training-provision-to-support-educated-other-than-at-school-eotas-ocds-h6vhtk-068954#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-068954`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **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/training-provision-to-support-educated-other-than-at-school-eotas-ocds-h6vhtk-068954#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [supplierlive.proactisp2p.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupplierlive.proactisp2p.com%2FAccount%2FLogin)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/training-provision-to-support-educated-other-than-at-school-eotas-ocds-h6vhtk-068954#participate

## Description
CContract award notice for the Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS) following an open tender process.  This notice is to advise the market the outcome from the open tender process and the intension to award the lots to the named service providers outlined in this notice and to commence the voluntary standstill.
This contract was awarded in lots as outlined below
Lot 1 – Construction – awarded to ARC Labour Solutions Ltd, at cost of £486,720.00 EX VAT and £584.064.00 Including VAT for the four year period.
Lot 2 - Hair and Beauty – awarded to Educ8 Training Group Limited at a cost of £789,999.60 ex vat and £947,999.52 including VAT
Lot 3 - Digital Skills - awarded to Educ8 Training Group Limited at a cost of £644,467.20 ex vat and £773,360.64 including VAT

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Construction 
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000, 80200000, 80500000, 80530000, 80531000, 80531100
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £400,000
- **Description:** The course will provide EOTAS learners with no prior construction experience an industry-level programme that delivers essential construction skills and hands-on “multi-skills” training leading to City & Guilds Level 1 Award, Certificate or Diploma i...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Hair and Beauty
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000, 80200000, 80500000, 80530000, 80531000, 80531100
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £400,000
- **Description:** The course will provide EOTAS learners with little or no experience with foundational practical skills in hairdressing and beauty therapy, delivering an accredited course that promotes technical competence and professional standards while providing h...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Digital Skills
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000, 80200000, 80500000, 80530000, 80531000, 80531100
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £400,000
- **Description:** The course will introduce EOTAS learners with limited or no prior experience to essential digital competencies, focusing on creativity, communication and the safe use of technology, while providing an accessible and supportive foundation that enables...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Training Provision to Support Educated Other than At School (EOTAS) (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **ARC Labour Solutions Ltd, Educ8 Training Group**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PHBP-4271-JRBY`, `GB-FTS-153109`
  - Value: £1,921,187 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 15/07/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F044471-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-23T14:18:05.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T07:10:54.401Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-068954