Information, Support and English Language Services for Multi-Barriered Adults (Stream 1/3 blended)

Information, Support and English Language Services for Multi-barriered Adults blends Streams 1 and 3 services.

These services are offered in the Metro Vancouver area and include:

• outreach to target groups and assessment of needs and suitability;
• language training focused on the needs of the target group;
• orientation information integrated into the language training;
• referrals to specialized services;
• adjustment support, including support for cultural adjustments, and collaborations with other agencies; and
• service support, including child-minding during class time and participation in consultations and evaluations.

Funding for Information, Support and English Language Services for Multi-barriered Adults services is obtained through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. RFP documents are available on BC Bid and can be located by using these guidelines:

• Click on the "Browse for Bid Opportunities or Bid Results" link.
• Browse current ("open") or expired ("closed") opportunities using the BC Bid Advanced Search function, using keywords such as "Stream 1," "Adaptation", and "Settlement". (If there is no currently open BCSAP Information, Support and English Language Services for Multi-barriered Adults RFP on BC Bid, you will need to browse closed opportunities. When browsing closed opportunities, remember to adjust the date range. Please note that the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development assumed responsibility for BCSAP administration in mid-2008; prior to that date, BCSAP and related RFPs were administered by the Ministry of Attorney General.
• Browse current open opportunities by organization under the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development, which has had responsibility for posting Information, Support and English Language Services for Multi-barriered Adults RFPs since mid-2008.
• Browse services (click on the "Services" link within "Browse Opportunities") to see current open opportunities (there are usually between 200 to 400 current open service-related opportunities).

Funding for Information, Support and English Language Services for Multi-barriered Adults is obtained through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The most recent RFP awarded contracts in various areas from July 1st, 2008 – June 30th, 2009. The Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development retains the option of extending these contracts for up to two additional one-year periods based on budget, service demands and contractor performance. It is anticipated that a new RFP will be issued in early 2011.

For more information, please consult:

• Stream 1-3 Information Sheet (PDF - 206 KB)
• Stream 1-3 Logic Model (PDF - 34KB)

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