UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 20/11/2023

External Reference: 2023-559915

FTS Reference: 2023-029974

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

West Yorkshire Combined Authority
8876556
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
UK
Contact person: Claire Shardlow
Telephone: +44 1132517272
E-mail: Claire.Shardlow@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=73898&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Supplier to create and deliver a green economy careers programme for primary aged children *PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY*
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80310000  -  Youth education services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is looking to appoint a supplier to create and deliver an innovative programme that should engage, inspire, and excite primary aged children (aged 7-11) about future careers within the green economy.
The programme should: -
• Test ways to engage with primary schools to encourage and break down barriers and challenge stereotypes around green careers; focussing on the workforce for the future through upskilling educators and building engaging opportunities to understand and interact with the regional labour market.
• Be inclusive and help young people from all backgrounds to understand the career opportunities of the future, through differentiated activities, that enhance the curriculum, address and evidence behaviour change around green skills.
• Support educators to have knowledge and understanding of green careers.
Contract length - 2 years (March 2024 - March 2026) Indicative Budget - £200K
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79634000  -  Career guidance services
80000000  -  Education and training services
80100000  -  Primary education services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE4 -  West Yorkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is looking to appoint a supplier to create and deliver an innovative programme that should engage, inspire, and excite primary aged children (aged 7-11) about future careers within the green economy. The programme should: -
• Test ways to engage with primary schools to encourage and break down barriers and challenge stereotypes around green careers; focussing on the workforce for the future through upskilling educators and building engaging opportunities to understand and interact with the regional labour market.
• Be inclusive and help young people from all backgrounds to understand the career opportunities of the future, through differentiated activities, that enhance the curriculum, address and evidence behaviour change around green skills.
• Support educators to have knowledge and understanding of green careers.
Contract length - 2 years (March 2024 - March 2026) Indicative Budget - £200K
Please note this PIN is for prior information only to inform potential suppliers of an upcoming opportunity. Any subsequent tender documentation in connection to this opportunity will go live on our e-tendering system YORtender, in due course (https://yortender.eu-supply.com). Suppliers are advised to register on the above tender platform in anticipation of the tender opportunity.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

20/11/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information