Delivery of sub-contractor provision for Personal Learning Account funding 25/26

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    "description": "The College Merthyr Tydfil is seeking multiple expressions of interest from private training providers across Wales, including those that are self-employed, for delivery and partnering opportunities to add further capacity to our comprehensive training offer, and to increase the range of support the College can provide through funded programmes.The college is particularly interested in expressions of interest from training providers that are able to deliver accredited or industry recognized training, and engage potential learners.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=153581.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.\n\nMerthyr College is seeking expressions of interest from private training providers, including those that are self-employed, for delivery and partnering opportunities to add further capacity to our comprehensive training offer, and to increase the range of support the College can provide through funded programmes.The college is particularly interested in expressions of interest from training providers that are able to deliver accredited or industry recognized training, and engage potential learners in the following categories:\u00e2\u0080\u00a2 Digital\u00e2\u0080\u00a2 Net Zero\u00e2\u0080\u00a2 Advanced Manufacturing\u00e2\u0080\u00a2 Construction ( Inc Occupational Qualifications)\u00e2\u0080\u00a2 Project ManagementDue to the need for the majority of training provision to include face-to-face and/or elements of practical delivery there is a preference for providers to be located or able to deliver training within Merthyr Tydfil, the Valleys and wider South East Wales area if specialist facilities are required.There is a small leeway for some delivery of online provision subject to individual needs and circumstances.(WA Ref:153581)",
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