Regional program for continuing vocational training for prisoners - 2027

The Grand Est Region in France from Europe region has released this tender for Law 2004-809 of August 13, 2004, grants Regions the authority to define and implement regional vocational training policies for young people and adults seeking employment. This authority was reaffirmed by the law of March 5, 2014, which extended its scope to individuals under the jurisdiction of the courts, French citizens living abroad, the core set of professional knowledge and skills, and the coordination of the Regional Public Guidance Service. To fulfill this authority, the Grand Est Region has chosen to develop its training program based on a combination of employment and skills needs identified through consultations with professional sectors and the State, and assessments conducted within the Regional Offices and with local stakeholders. These assessments aim to identify the most appropriate and operational training solutions both locally and across the Grand Est region. The resulting regional training program is offered through public tenders to which training providers can submit bids. Training programs for incarcerated individuals must meet the needs of businesses, but they also contribute to the fight against recidivism. Furthermore, training programs implemented within the prison system must enable individuals under the jurisdiction of the courts to embark on professional or skills-based training pathways, prepare for their release, and leverage the skills acquired through previous experiences or activities undertaken in detention. Therefore, the purpose of this contract is to purchase training services designed to develop skills and promote the sustainable integration/reintegration into employment of incarcerated individuals held in prisons within the Grand Est region. with tender notice no. 713815-2026 published on 15 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 17 Nov 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Vocational secondary education services, Vocational training services, Industrial and technical training services, Industrial training services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15557778.