Award of Non-Accredited Sector-Focused First Steps Courses for Adults in Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Non-Accredited Sector-Focused First Steps Courses for Adults in Central Bedfordshire
Awarded 01 Feb 2016
Awarded01 Feb 2016
Value£40,000.00
RegionEast of England
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 10y 3mo ago6mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2016Expired 30 July 2016
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Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to SSG Services and Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire for the delivery of non-accredited sector-focused First Steps courses for adults aged 19+ in the 2015/16 academic year, valued at £40,000.
The provision aimed to give residents the opportunity to trial, taste, and explore potential employment routes in sectors including Visitor Economy (major attractions, tourism, hospitality and retail, cultural activities, accommodation), Agri Food (manufacturing, processing and packaging, agriculture), Transport and Logistics (land transport, distribution centres, transport equipment), Health and Social Care, and Construction.
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