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Norfolk Individual Placement and SupportReed in Partnership intends to bid for the Norfolk Individual Placement and Support (IPS) contract, commissioned by the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board.Delivery is expected to commence on 1st April 2025, for a five year period, covering the whole of Norfolk.The IPS programme is designed to provide intensive, individual support aiming to help people with severe mental health issues to gain and retain paid, competitive employment. Staff will be based in secondary mental health teams in Norfolk and Waveney, with employment specialists working in close collaboration with clinical staff. They will also work with employers to seek employment opportunities for individuals and with any individuals who express an interest in employment to achieve an employment outcome. Delivery is expected to be predominantly face-to-face.Delivery must align with the IPS Fidelity model.We are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations with experience of:1. Delivering IPS contracts to individuals with severe mental health needs2. Adherence to the IPS Fidelity model3. Integrating services with Norfolk Primary Care Networks and Secondary Mental Health teams.Value of contract: N/ADeadline: 22 October 2024If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contactlisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dReZwFQb

Digital Divide GrantsWest Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)The Digital Divide Grants are provided and administered by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as part of theDigital Divide project which aims to address Digital Exclusion and to support West Midlands residents to connect with the Digital Skills Opportunities.Objectives of FundThe funding is intended to develop a routeway from first contact to a device to accredited learning and ultimately good employment, reducing Digital Exclusion levels.The funding aims to support at least two community organisations per WMCA constituent Local Authority (Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton).The delivery within each Local Authority will engage with 400 residents across a 20-month period from December 2024 to July 2026.The proposal needs to meet the following:Delivery based on engagement, stabilisation, introduction to Digital skills with progression to Adult Community Learning / Adult Education Budget accredited training.Each organisation awarded grant funding will engage and support up to 200 residents across an initial 20-month period.Engagement with residents is primarily focused on outreach activities and aligned partnership working not dependent on Jobcentreplus referrals.Support is offered on a one-to-one basis by dedicated key worker, with each resident having an Individual Learning Plan (ILP).Attendance should be voluntary based on resident need; however, learners should be engaged on a weekly basis for the duration of the support.Support should be aligned with the ILP, with a focus on progression to tackle digital exclusion in line with the guidance provided in the WMCA Digital Blueprint.60% of learners (120 per grant award) should progress onto accredited learning via Adult Community Learning or Adult Education Budget provider.Value: up to £2 million will be awarded in grant funding over the initial 20 month period.Grants of between £80,000 and £142,857 are available. It is anticipated that at least 14 organisations will be funded.Location: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and WolverhamptonDeadline for applications is 1 November 2024 If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contactlisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dReZwFQb

Framework for Care and Support Services in an Extra Care SettingNottingham City Council is seeking suitably experienced and qualified providers to establish a multiple provider framework for Care and Support service in an Extra Care Setting. The highest ranking 10 providers will be appointed to and awarded a Framework Agreement, which will then be used to enter into call-off contracts for a range of Extra Care Services which will offer citizens independent living in a home of their own where their needs can be met, and they can retain their independence. All services will have access to care and support on site, including care at night and background hours to enable citizens to maintain good overall health and wellbeing.The framework contract duration will be for 4 years and will commence 1st February 2025. The call-off contracts made under the framework will be up to 9 years.The total value of the framework agreement is estimated at up to a maximum of £25 million. This is based on estimations of all possible call -off contracts or orders from the framework.Value of contract £25,000,000Deadline: 14 November 2024If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contactlisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dReZwFQb

Service Excellence (Customer Service) Training ProgrammeRoyal Holloway and Bedford New CollegeRoyal Holloway, University of London is seeking to appoint a supplier for the development and delivery of a Service Excellence (Customer Service) Training Programme for University Managers and Staff for an initial term of three years which may be extended by a further one plus one year period(s).Value: up to £150,000Deadline: 31 October 2024If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contactlisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dReZwFQb

Invitation to Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Supplier Engagement EventWestmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council wish to engage with existing and potential apprenticeship training providers on the future delivery of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment.The purpose of this event is to provide apprenticeship training providers with:• an introduction to Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council• details of Apprenticeship Training and Assessment procurement opportunities and timelines• an insight into expectations of tenders submitted• the opportunity to feedback on proposals presented and to ask questionsTraining providers are not required to attend an event to be considered for the tender process but those attending will benefit from an insight of the proposed service and procurement process.In-person eventDate: Friday, 18th October 2024Time: 10am-12pmVenue: Voreda House, Portland Place, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7BFOn-line Teams eventDate: Friday, 18th October 2024Time: 1pm-3pmIf you wish to register for an event, please email apprentice@cumbria.gov.ukDeadline: 17/10/2024If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contactlisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dReZwFQb

Apprenticeships Training & End Point Framework, October 2024 OpeningSalisbury NHS Foundation TrustThis Framework was established in February 2021 to replace the previous Dynamic Purchasing System operated by Salisbury NHSFT. This Framework operates at two levels - Level One, where any suitably qualified and eligible provider can submit details of all the apprenticeships they offer, and employers can then either direct award or, via Salisbury, conduct a further competition against their local needs. Level Two will be a smaller number of providers for a specific standard, appointed via a Further Competition, using a higher selection criteria published with each ITT. Both levels of listing are open across all our eligible public and third sector organisations. Level Two listed providers can be selected either by employer direct award or a further competition amongst those listed. The following Contracting Authorities are entitled to place Orders:Central Government Departments, Executive Agencies, Arm’s Length Departmental Bodies and Public Corporations (Please note Central Government departments may be subject to Government Digital Service approval before using the Framework Agreement)Local Authorities (England and Wales)National Parks AuthoritiesEducational Establishments in England and Wales, listed by the Department for Education including Schools, Universities and Colleges listed :Police Forces and Fire and Rescue Services listed by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services NHS Bodies England :NHS Integrated Care BoardsNHS Provider OrganisationsPrimary Care Practices listed by the NHS Business Services Authority Hospices in the UKRegistered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)Charities registered within England and WalesCitizens Advice in the United KingdomValue of contract £1,500,000,000Deadline: 11 November 2024If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contactlisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dReZwFQb

Adult Learning ServicesThe London Borough of Merton is inviting tenders to join the Adult Learning Services Approved Partner List for the delivery of a range of Adult Learning provision courses. The procurement requirements encompass local and national skills needs, requirements of our main funders the GLA and the ESFA, and the Ofsted Inspection Framework.All provision delivery:·Must be delivered in Merton and there should be a focus on delivery in the east of the borough.·Is for adults aged 19+ on 31stAugust of the year of their first day of learning.·Must be listed as approved for funding on Find A Learning Aim portal·Meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the GLA and ESFA in their Funding and Performance Management rules.MAL has identified the following priority groups which suppliers should look to recruit to the programmes of delivery. Adults 19+:·With low or no skills, and/or need to develop skills to be actively involved in their community.·Who are in low paid work, unemployed and/or in receipt of benefits.·From a range of diverse backgrounds.·With English, maths and/or digital skills needs.·Who are socially isolated.·With poor mental health, or with SEND.Who are parents looking to improve their skills to support their child’s learning and/or development.Estimated value:£3,000,000 over the full contract period.Deadline: 19 November 2024If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contactlisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dReZwFQb

Adult Learning and Skills Activities in Community Settings DPSSheffield City CouncilFollowing the devolution of Central Government Powers to the Combined Authorities, Sheffield City Council's grant for the 19+ Adult Education Budget (AEB) for both formula funded and non-formula funding is provided under an agreement with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).The AEB will fund learning for Adults 19+ who live in South Yorkshire, so that they can improve their skills, get back to work or remain and progress in work.The grant will continue to be administered and made available to Sheffield adults by the Council's Lifelong Learning, and Skills Service (LLS), specifically by the Family, Adult and Community Education Service (FACES), via Sheffield City Councils Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).Estimated total value: £2,460,000Deadline: 31 July 2027If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contactlisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dReZwFQb

Changing FuturesNottingham City CouncilNottingham City Council, on behalf of the Nottingham City Place Based Partnership, is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified organisations to deliver a range of services to improve outcomes for people who experience severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD).SMD is defined as concurrent experiences of three or more of: homelessness, substance use, mental health issues, domestic and sexual violence or abuse, and contact with the criminal justice system.Nottingham City Place Based Partnership is committed to improving the outcomes for people experiencing SMD and aims to procure ‘Changing Futures’ services as part of meeting these needs. Nottingham has secured ongoing funding through the Integrated Care Board’s Health Inequalities Innovation Improvement Fund.The Services will be commissioned in two Lots:Lot 1 is the Main Delivery Service (MDS)Lot 2 is the Partnership Learning Hub (PLH).Providers are invited to tender for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2.Lot 1 - The Main Delivery Service comprises the required Core functions:Front Line Delivery:a. Intensive Case Managementb. Multi-Disciplinary Teamc. Peer MentoringSystem Development:d. Lived Experience Coordinatione. Learning and EvaluationLot 2 - The Partnership Learning Hub: training and shared learning to all system partners and services in Nottingham.Changing Futures anticipates attracting additional funding over the period of the contract and should additional resources become available, enhanced services may be added to the contract, as explained in the tender documents.The contract duration for both Lots will be for 3 years with a possible extension of 2 years at the Council’s discretion and subject to continued funding from the ICB. The total contract value for both Lots is estimated to be a maximum of £11,051,905 over the total length of the contract, including any potential extensions and possible additional funding (this would be a maximum of £9,858,625 for Lot 1 and a maximum of £1,193,280 for Lot 2).The contract start date will be 1 April 2025.Value: £11,051,905Deadline: 8 November 2024If you intend to bid and require any support with making applications, please contactlisa@bidrightuk.co.uk Sign up for Live Tender Alerts at: https://lnkd.in/dReZwFQb