Training Provision to Support Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS)
A Tender Notice
by CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- £1M
- Sector
- PROFESSIONAL
- Published
- 14 May 2026
- Delivery
- 01 Sep 2026 to 31 Aug 2028
- Deadline
- 19 Jun 2026 11:00
Related Terms
Location
Gwent Valleys:
1 buyer
Description
The Council is aiming to provide a suite of educational qualifications in addition to what they provide at the Educated Other Than AT School (EOTAS) provision that shall offer practical work life experience to the Council’s most vulnerable children in EOTAS and mainstream children, so they have every opportunity to achieve qualifications that support them into the wider world of work or a college pathway. Courses can include technical and vocational qualifications. Qualifications and courses can range from entry level upwards, from accredited to non-accredited. The courses will be delivered from a mixture of the new Centre for Skills for Learning in Pontllanfraith and external provision depending on the course provision. The Contract will consist of three (3) lots as set out immediately below: Lot 1 – Construction Lot 2 – Hair and Beauty Lot 3 – Digital Skills Full details can be found in the ITT Providers can tender for one or more lots
Lot Division
| 1 | Construction
The course will provide EOTAS learners with no prior construction experience an industry-level programme that delivers essential construction skills and hands-on “multi-skills” training leading to City & Guilds Level 1 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Construction Skills (or equivalent), while also giving them practical knowledge and experience of the construction sector to prepare them for progression to Level 2 qualifications or apprenticeships. Award Criteria
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| 2 | Hair and Beauty
The course will provide EOTAS learners with little or no experience with foundational practical skills in hairdressing and beauty therapy, delivering an accredited course that promotes technical competence and professional standards while providing hands-on experience and sector knowledge to prepare them for progression to Level 2 qualifications or apprenticeships. Award Criteria
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| 3 | Digital Skills
The course will introduce EOTAS learners with limited or no prior experience to essential digital competencies, focusing on creativity, communication and the safe use of technology, while providing an accessible and supportive foundation that enables progression into further education or employment. Award Criteria
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CPV Codes
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
Bidder(s) interested in attending the Market Engagement event on Tuesday 19 May 2026 must email procurement@caerphilly.gov.uk by 17:00 hrs, Friday 15 May 2026. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-068954
- FTS 044471-2026