UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The WEA is seeking to secure a supply chain of providers to support delivery of AEB funded activity in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. We are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations that wish to deliver Adult Skills funded courses for Unemployed learners (GMCA Lot 1). This programme will focus on engaging and supporting unemployed GM residents to progress towards and into work. We wish to hear from organisations with a local footprint, based in Greater Manchester with strong connections and a track record of delivery within any or all of the 10 boroughs, and we are particularly keen to hear from VCSE and other organisations based in the GM area. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity, you will need to be registered on WEA's procurement system (In-Tend Education Portal). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home Please note that all 'In-Tend' portals are independent from each other and require separate log-in details. Once you have accessed the site, you need to navigate to the opportunity and click 'Register Interest'. You can then access the documents and messages, and submit your response. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : GMCA AEB Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The WEA are currently implementing a Digital Transformation Strategy which impacts all areas of the business. Replacement of back-office software is an integral part of the digital transformation road map. Current internal systems require updating to meet business demands and to improve internal efficiency within the services provided. WEA are therefore seeking to procure new SaaS Finance, Budgeting and Reporting systems which will be interoperable with other systems. The current back office internal systems are server-based systems with the IT strategy planning migrate to SaaS technology for future system implementations. The total potential planned contact length for this system selection is a 6 year contract to be formed of an initial 3 year contract to be followed by three further 1 year break clauses. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The WEA is seeking to secure a supply chain of providers to support delivery of AEB funded activity in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area, specifically delivering Adult Skills funded courses for Unemployed learners. This programme will focus on engaging and supporting unemployed GM residents to progress towards and into work. We want to encourage organisations with a local footprint, based in Greater Manchester with strong connections and a track record of delivery within any or all of the 10 boroughs, and we are particularly keen to hear from VCSE and other organisations based in the GM area, who can answer yes to the key gateway questions below: Gateway Questions: If the response to any of the following statements is no then your organisation is ineligible, so please do NOT submit a tender: 1. You have a UK Provider Reference Number (see UK Register of Learning Providers (ukrlp.co.uk) 2. You have Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials plus or ISO accreditation for Information Security, or will obtain this by 31/08/2024 3. All tutors for this contract are directly employed by your organisation 4. You have Matrix accreditation, or are working towards this, and will meet the standards by 31/07/2025 Additional information: To apply for this opportunity, you will need to be registered on WEA's procurement system (In-Tend Education Portal). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home Please note that all 'In-Tend' portals are independent from each other and require separate log-in details. Once you have accessed the site, you need to navigate to the opportunity and click 'Register Interest'. You can then access the documents and messages, and submit your response. All questions and queries must be sent through the messaging system. There will be no hard copy documentation issued to bidders and communications with the WEA including the submission of bidder responses will only be carried out via the procurement portal. NOTE: Dates for issue/acceptance of supply chain letters will be subject to GMCA confirmed Tender/Contracting window, and related service and financial modelling timetables. During this time, there will be ongoing discussions with/information requests of shortlisted applicants. These dates will be confirmed to shortlisted applicants at the earliest opportunity. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description AEB funded activity in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is a leading education charity with a legacy that stretches back over 120 years. The organisation empower adults by bringing great teaching to local communities across England and Scotland - reaching tens of thousands of learners each year - and is committed to removing any barriers so that individuals can improve their own life chances and have a positive impact on their communities and society. The WEA differentiates itself from other further education institutions by reaching into communities where learners live and work, to deliver learning in surroundings where they are familiar and comfortable. The tender opportunity is in relation to building project works to The Whitehawk Inn, Whitehawk Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 5NS on behalf of Workers' Educational Association's (WEA), the largest voluntary adult education provider in England. Additional information: Tenders and all correspondence must be submitted via the In-tend procurement platform. Delivery Notes We anticipate works to commence and complete around the following dates. Commencement - 18th November 2024 Completion 15th September 2025 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No