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Development of a Pilot Programme - Supporting Progression for the Ethnic Minority Workforce Social Care Wales We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced supplier to design and develop a pilot programme for the ethnic minority social care workforce in Wales. The purpose of the programme is to empower ethnic minority employees in the social care sector by equipping them with essential skills and resources to advance their careers, thereby promoting diversity and inclusivity in leadership roles. The target audience for the programmes participants are ethnic minority social care professionals, such as domiciliary and residential/care home workers, currently employed within the sector who demonstrate potential and interest in career progression. Please note this does not include qualified social workers or social care students. To successfully develop the programme the supplier will work collaboratively with Social Care Wales to: 1 Recruit and run a continuous working group; 2. Design and create programme components; 3. Design and create programme guidance packs; 4. Design a pilot programme; 5. Design a recruitment process for eligible participants and employers to take part in the programme. Method Working in partnership with Social Care Wales, we propose a collaborative approach with a focus on gaining the perspectives of individuals with lived experience and social care representatives. Suppliers are to outline their approach to each requirement within their quality response. Outputs The successful design and develop of the pilot programme will result in the following key outputs: - Delivery of interactive workshops - Comprehensive and structure components - Detailed, accessible and engaging guidance packs - A complete pilot programme framework - A well-defined recruitment process All work to be completed by 30 April 2025. Value: unknown Deadline: 26 November 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dmr6-NWf

Pathways Provider Liverpool Hope University The University is pleased to invite tenders for the Provision of Pathways. The University would like to include the provision of; Pre-Sessional English Language Provision, International Foundation Year and Pre-Masters Programme, with the optional addition of English Language Testing. Deadline: 6 December 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dmr6-NWf

North West London - Provision of a grounds maintenance, landscaping and horticultural contract London Borough of Hillingdon The London Borough is seeking to appoint experienced grounds maintenance service provider to help deliver various ground maintenance services alongside the existing in -house provision at Hillingdon. The expected services under the contract will be, but not limited to. Maintaining the Public Rights of Way within the borough. Maintaining Allotments areas- cutting of communal areas, empty plots and rotavate twice per year Wetland and permissive path work - pond maintenance, river and ditch work, wildflower meadow works General grounds maintenance work- soft and hard landscaping and arboriculture services Landscaping for Capital Projects The initial contract term will be three years with the option to extend for a further two years starting from an estimated start date of April 2025, with services delivered under a JCT Measured Term Contract. Estimated initial contract value: £921,000 Deadline: 27 November 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dmr6-NWf

Money Management (IAG) – three locations Seetec Business Technology Centre Limited Seetec specialise in providing first-class services within the skills and education, employability and health, criminal justice and social care sectors across the UK. We're committed to providing opportunities and support to people from all walks of life and empowering them to shape their own futures. We provide tailored support to help Participants progress in their journey, to deal with their barriers and get into sustainable employment. Due to the nature of our delivery, we are seeking Intervention Partners to meet the high demand for information, advice and guidance services to support Participants with a range of barriers. Seetec require providers who can deliver face-to-face services one afternoon per week on a group and individual basis. The service would involve the Intervention Partner providing group information sessions followed by a drop-in session for individuals to ask specific questions about their circumstances. The majority of participants will be unemployed and in receipt of benefits. Seetec staff would be responsible for referring Participants to the provision once a need had been identified. The group information sessions required include, but are not limited to information relating to: - managing debt - benefits - budgeting and personal finances - energy efficiency The successful providers will be included onto our database of Intervention Partners delivering bespoke training and support to participants All tenders are advertised separately, but included here for convenience. Process for application Plymouth - Complete the following MS Forms (https://lnkd.in/enp9B3sp ) - Complete and submit the attached Rate Card to Procurement@seetec.co.uk Bournemouth - Complete the following MS Forms (https://lnkd.in/ex366xbF ) - Complete and submit the attached Rate Card to Procurement@seetec.co.uk Bristol - Complete the following MS Forms (https://lnkd.in/e8KAF3d7 ) - Complete and submit the attached Rate Card to Procurement@seetec.co.uk  Value: unknown Deadline for all three areas: 03 November 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dmr6-NWf

Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Service Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Service as Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) wishes to invite Tenders for the supply of services in respect of adult training courses across Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough local authority areas. Lot 1 is generally for higher volume delivery Learners will typically be referred (though not exclusively) by Jobcentre Plus, for example: Generic employability courses Sector specific courses ICT courses These courses may be commissioned on an area-wide basis (i.e. Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough) as a programme which will be delivered over one or more academic years. These also may be commissioned for specific cohorts of learners as individual courses according to need and location.  Individual learning aims may be specified. Lot 2 – Specialist Courses Specific cohorts of learners according to need, for example: Mental health Recovering from addiction Homelessness Minority groups These may be commissioned on an area-wide basis (i.e. Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough) as a programme which will be delivered over one or more academic years. Alternatively commissioning maybe more localised and / or specific i.e. a First Aid course at a Housing Association.  Individual learning aims may be specified. Value: unknown Deadline: 18 December 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dmr6-NWf

Supported Living Open Framework East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking applications from potential care agencies to be admitted to the Council's new Supported Living Open Framework. This intention is that this framework will be used to commission all supported living schemes or very large packages of care which are contracted through the Council, it will not be used for those individuals who wish to have a direct payment. In the future other models of contract may also be developed, for example individual service funds. Unlike a traditional framework, suppliers can apply to join the open framework at any time and is designed to provide access to a pool of pre-qualified suppliers that can be continually refreshed, however the applications will only be evaluated every 12 months or when the Council identifies an urgent need in particular to direct award to a specific provider. There is no limit to the number of providers awarded a place on the open framework for supported living, however it must be recognised that there are no guaranteed levels of business. It is a requirement that the Agency will be registered as a Home Care Agency with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and any successor body will maintain registration, with no serious compliance issue/s. This Agency is required to have a 'good' or "outstanding" CQC inspection rating - or as a minimum, 'requires improvement' and be able to demonstrate that action is being taken to address the 'requires improvement' inspection rating. The Agency must have a registered office / location such that they must be able to demonstrate how high-quality outcome-focused, person-centred care can be delivered and effectively co-ordinated for any requirements that they apply for. This procurement is conducted under the Light Touch Regime, under the EU Public Contracts Directive 2014/24/EU, as implemented by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No. 102) Section 7. The Open Framework starts on 01/03/2025 and the initial end date is 31/03/2033. The Framework includes options to extend up to three further twenty-four month periods at the sole discretion of East Riding of Yorkshire Council with an estimated total contract value of £700m. The first closing date is noon on 09 December 2024. Value: to £700,000,000 Deadline: 31 March 2033 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dmr6-NWf

Emerging Leaders (leadership development) Programme The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) regulates auditors, accountants and actuaries and sets the UK's Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes. We seek to promote transparency and integrity in business; our work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company accounts, audit, and high-quality risk management. As the Competent Authority for audit in the UK, the FRC sets auditing and ethical standards and monitors and enforces audit quality. Further info can be found on www.frc.org.uk. The FRC has a requirement for the design and delivery of a new comprehensive leadership development programme. The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) which will equip FRC participants with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to manage the range of leadership responsibilities. The Programme will look at developing operational and strategic capabilities, fostering collaboration, and instilling resilience in leaders who will play a critical role in the FRC's future. This programme aims to address the gap that arises when individuals transition into management roles primarily based on their success in technical or specialist positions, without formal preparation for the broader responsibilities of leadership. Value: £20,000 Deadline: 20 November 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dmr6-NWf

Recruitment Assessment Centre Services Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government As part of two of the LGAs graduate programmes: Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme and Pathways to Planning, the LGA wishes to receive bids from individuals, organisations or sole traders to provide assessment centre assessors and managers (running at various dates from February 2025 -April 2025). Value: to £500,000 Deadline: 15 November 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dmr6-NWf

Merseyside and Cheshire: Digital Inclusion Training and Support for Customers and Colleagues Plus Dane Housing Ltd. As part of our Digital Strategy, we wish to break down the barriers to accessing digital services whether this is through access to devices or through training to improve skills and confidence. As such we're looking for a partner that is able to deliver: Training to customers via in person group sessions on the basics of digital usage such as social media, emails, online services and use of Plus Dane Digital Services Training to customers via individual / appointed sessions on the basics of digital usage such as social media, emails, online services and use of Plus Dane Digital Services Training to colleagues via in person group sessions on the basics of digital usage such as social media, emails, online services Assistance for customers with additional requirements in completing transactions (forms, etc), setting up accounts, etc. either remote or in person (but 1-2-1). Provide devices to customers including handling, setup and dispatch ideally using our decommissioned equipment (we replace 20% of our laptops every year) Referral management and reporting to understand impact and level of success. Value: £100,000 Deadline: 18 November 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dmr6-NWf

Main Contractor Framework Hyde Housing Association Hyde is seeking partners to work with us to help build mixed tenure homes over the next 10 years. Hyde has ambitions to continue building at scale, subject to ongoing support from appropriate grant programmes. Hyde development pipeline includes 6,848 homes to be delivered by 2026 across a range of development schemes including Rochester Riverside, Charlton Riverside and Eastman Village, Harrow on the site of the historic Kodak factory. Hyde is seeking partners that can bring added value to Hyde’s business through shared development expertise, innovation, a genuine partnership approach and through the quality of their supply chains. Hyde wants to deliver excellent services to its customers and drive added value from its products, and this same commitment is required from all our partners: Hyde is looking for partners who are passionate and fully committed to delivering high quality, safe new homes, including outstanding customer service and a commitment to environmental best practices, for all sections of the community at a range of prices. Hyde is seeking to set up a multiple source Framework Agreement under 7 Lots for Main Contractor Framework. Lot 1 East Under £20 Million Lot 2 East Above £20M Lot 3 South Under £20 Million Lot 4 South Above £20M Lot 5 London Under £20 Million Lot 6 London Above £20M Lot 7 All Regions Above £50M The scope of works required will differ under each Call Off Contract, but the programme primarily covers new build residential works, with the possibility of some ancillary retail and commercial development. Successful Contractors will be expected to work collaboratively with Hyde, subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders, and will be expected to have an understanding of delivering mixed tenure developments and providing added value. Hyde intends to enter into a Framework Agreement by going through a process that will follow UK Procurement legislation under which it intends to issue Call-Off Agreements with the successful Bidders on a project by project basis. Value: £3,000,000,000 Deadline: 25 November 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contact lisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dmr6-NWf