Award

Contract For Adult Skills Accredited Learning Provision

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Nov 2018 at 17:39

Tender

12 Sep 2018 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council is seeking bids for the "Contract For Adult Skills Accredited Learning Provision," aimed at providing learning opportunities funded through the Adult Education Budget for adults aged 19 and over. This open procurement process is classified under education and training services, with a total contract value of £540,000 and a minimum threshold of £200,000. The contract period commenced on 19th November 2018 and will conclude on 31st July 2020. The tender period has concluded, having ended on 12th October 2018, and the delivery addresses are within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training organisations, particularly those that can deliver regulated qualifications up to Level 2. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in adult education, training services, and programme design will find this contract to be a suitable fit, enabling them to contribute to the local community while growing their service offering within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Contract For Adult Skills Accredited Learning Provision

Notice Description

This contract ("the Contract") is for the provision of learning opportunities funded through the Adult Education Budget for adults aged 19+. Durham County Council's Adult Learning and Skills Service receive funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for this provision. The Adult Learning & Skills Service is designated as the 'Provider' of this learning through provision that it secures by means of contracts with delivery organisations. Durham County Council's Adult Learning & Skills Service is pleased to encourage organisations to bid to deliver regulated funded qualifications listed for approval under the Adult Education Budget (AEB). Bidders to the fund will be asked as part of their submission to design and cost appropriate accredited learning programmes up to Level 2 for learners residing or volunteering across County Durham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02c8cc82-84cd-4e93-86cf-083210fa12c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d068c58-9864-4a46-ae98-0a79b8a80b50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kay.duthie@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT

COMMUNICATORS TRAINING

EVERTREE TRAINING

GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST

JK TRAINING

STANLEY EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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