Stage One - Expression of Interest - Jobs and Skills for Londoners Fund

Maximus, an Ofsted inspected ‘good’ training provider (Sep 2022), intends to continue delivering its Adult Education Budget (AEB) provision in London as a Prime Provider and is seeking expressions of interest from training providers interested in becoming a part of its supply chain network for the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) ‘Jobs and Skills for Londoners Fund’ opportunity.

We are keen to hear from specialist training providers who have an established physical presence, a complementary training offer and a strong track record of successfully delivering high-quality (good or outstanding) Adult Education Budget (AEB) and/or Free Courses for Jobs (FCfJ) qualifications/programmes within London, in line with the Greater London Authority’s GLA) priorities.

Besides having a robust core (legal entitlements) offer (e.g. English & Maths, Digital, ESOL) potential supply chain partners must be able to deliver some or all of the following priority qualifications/curricula via the AEB and/or at Level 3 via FCfJ (or other, relevant, funding stream/s) and commit to supporting at least 20% (exact % tbc) of their completed learners securing, as per GLA’s definition, successful ‘good work’ job outcomes:

• Green e.g. Green spaces, Managing energy use, Retrofitting, Green construction
• Creative industries e.g. Universal effects (UFX) and animation, gaming
• Digital e.g. Programmers, Data Analysts and Engineers
• Health and social care e.g. Support Workers, Care Assistants, Health Care Assistants, Physiotherapists, Staff Nurses and Occupational Therapists
• Hospitality e.g. Chefs, Kitchen Assistants and Bar/Waiting Staff

If you’re interested in partnering with us, please complete our Stage One - Expression of Interest Form and email your completed form to commercial.services@maximusuk.co.uk - any questions relating to this EOI can also be sent to this email address.

The deadline for returns of all EOIs is 5.00 pm on Thursday 24 November 2022.

Maximus will not be liable for any bid costs, expenditure, work or effort incurred by applicants in proceeding with or participating in this procurement, including if the procurement process is terminated or amended. Maximus reserve the right at any time to make a decision not to proceed with procurement process, and the right to accept any EOI in whole or in part.