Prior information notice
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: UKE4
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
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
80000000
80100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE4
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 Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/10/2023