What are the Key Deadlines?

• Expression of Interest: 5pm Friday 28 October 2011
• ULF Application Form and supporting letter: 12pm Friday 16 December 2011

Bids received after this date will not be considered.

What happens next?

• The Assessment Panel will be held in January 2012.
• You will receive feedback by the end of January 2012 to inform you whether the bid has been successful and setting out any final points for clarification or negotiation. 

• Contracts will be issued as soon as possible after final negotiations are completed, for projects to commence 1 April 2012.

Who decides whether my bid is successful or not?

The ULF Assessment Panel, made up of representatives from unionlearn, BIS, trade unions and other external stakeholders, will make final recommendations on all applications to the Union Learning Fund Steering Group and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Skills.

For further information telephone the national office 0151 236 7678