Tender spec.

Ref. no.

No. avail

To benefit whom?

Brief synopsis of activities

Funding available

12003

3

16-18 yr olds not currently in education. Excluding certain areas.

Aiming to get beneficiaries into mainstream learning with employment as a primary goal and placing particular focus on those facing multiple barriers.

�502,920

12002

1

16-18 yr olds not currently in education.

As above but specifically targeting City of Southampton, Waterside and Totten areas.

�397,180

21001

2

Ex-offenders, 16+ and not in paid employment.

The goal is to enable beneficiaries to ultimately access mainstream learning independently. Should involve Probation Service.

�274,500

21002

2

Ethnic minorities, refugees, asylum seekers or males not in paid employment.

Targeting unemployed people from ethnic minorities in Southampton and Portsmouth (only) . Aiming to enable the learner to ultimately access mainstream learning independently.

�174,500

21003

1

Those suffering with, or recovering from mental health problems

Aiming to enable the beneficiaries to ultimately access mainstream learning independently. To include those who may have been away from learning for a long time and may experience multiple barriers.

�287,250

21004

3

Those who have a disability that affects their ability to work.

Improving the accessibility and relevance of learning for people with disabilities in Southampton and Portsmouth (only) with a goal of enabling the learner to ultimately access mainstream learning.

�379,262

31001

4

Those involved in micro industries (less than ten employees) who are 19+

Encouraging people in employment to continue learning by enhancing mainstream funded provision and using the delivery of basic skills. Subject to State Aid rules.

�549,000

31002

4

Employees aged 19+, lacking basic skills and notified they are at risk of unemployment.

With particular attention to the inner cities, applicants should work closely with outside agencies and employers to ensure coherent delivery that fits in with LSCs Basic Skills Delivery Plan.

�699,000

31004

4

Lone parents, long term unemployed (not essential), 50+ (but must be 19+) and those facing multiple barriers.

Projects should be collaborations between mainstream learning providers and social partners with the goal of enabling the learner to progress to mainstream learning independently. Specifically targeting cities.

�1,881,750

31005

3

As above

As above but for rural areas of Hampshire

�827,485

31007

1

Young carers (16-18) or older people acting as carers. Unemployed or single parents.

Providing education and training for carers (unpaid). Establishing a group support forum within an existing community based group to assist with plans to return to work when caring responsibilities end.

�150,000

32001

1+

Those 25+in the construction, engineering, care and hospitality industries.

Giving priority to those in engineering or those in the care sector living in rural areas the LSC wishes to support the provision of 25 mature apprenticeship opportunities to 2/3 NVQ.

�186,000

32002

2

Employees (excluding managers, 19+ of SMEs in the Advanced manufacturing sector.

Providing customised training programmes based on currently accredited modules (NVQ 2, 3 and 4) and testing effectiveness in improving employee skills in the workplace.

�400,000

32003

1

Employees, 19+ in construction sector. 50% must be from SMEs.

Provision of training on employer sites at short notice (12 weeks). Occupational qualifications in mechanical and electrical skills also needed.

�212,000

32004

1

Employees, 19+ in the advanced manufacturing sector. 50% from SMEs.

Encouraging employers in this sector to support their workforce in learning and enhancing mainstream provision.

�316,000

32005

1

19+, recently returned to work who have suffered with mental health or other difficulties.

Considering phase 2 (2005-6) projects should reshape the learning experience for employed people to achieve units towards NVQ level 2.

�865,201

41001

1

Employees of SMEs 22-65 in health and social care sector.

Delivering innovative learning to NVQ 2 standard. Encouraging long term commitment to learning by employer and employee.

�600,000

41002

1

19+ working managers and supervisors. 50% from SMEs

Considering phase 2 (2005-6) projects should reshape the learning experience for employed people to achieve units towards NVQ 3/4.

�702,451

41003

1

Employees in health & social care sector.

Training those in this sector to become care registered managers. Enhancing mainstream funded provision and encouraging longer term learning.

�150,000

42001

1

Experienced employees, or those with disabilities/ approaching retirement.

50% from construction SMEs.

Delivering flexible and innovative learning. Enhancing mainstream funded provision and encouraging commitment to longer term learning.

�115,000

42002

1

25+ unqualified but experienced workers in construction and related industries.

Delivering a 2 year programme of onsite assessment leading to the award of a Construction Skills Certification Scheme registration card.

�238,000

42003

1

25+ employed in supervisory capacity in care sector and willing to become NVQ assessors.

Encouraging participation from, but not exclusively, day/elderly care settings, the aim of this project is to train the beneficiaries to become qualified verifiers and assessors of the relevant NVQs.

�125,000

42004

3

Employed 16-19 yr olds, not receiving public sector training. From construction, retail, engineering or care sectors.

Working with employers and learning providers. Providing relevant, work based training to those in the target sectors.

�247,848

51001

?

Women, 25+ working or wishing to work in the construction/engineering sectors.

Delivering training to the beneficiaries to NVQ 2/3 or equivalent.

�74,000

51002

1

Women from black and ethnic minority communities.

Providing learning opportunities to the beneficiaries in Southampton and Portsmouth only. Taking into consideration cultural differences to widen participation in learning and future employment.

�87,250