Award of Specialist Support for BAME and ESOL Participants under STEP Programme
Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Specialist Support for BAME and ESOL Participants under STEP Programme
Awarded 01 Feb 2017
Awarded01 Feb 2017
Value£450,000.00
SupplierQ.E.D
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 8y 3mo ago1y 6mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2017Expired 31 July 2018
About
Bradford Metropolitan District Council awarded a contract to Q.E.D for specialist support targeting BAME and ESOL participants under the STEP (Skills, Training and Employment Pathways) Project.
The £9.8m, three-year programme provides tailored employability support for adults aged 25+ furthest from the labour market across Leeds and Bradford, offering personalised packages for individuals with ESOL requirements from BAME groups.
The contract value is AUD 450,000.
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