Notice Information
Notice Title
HCC Sept 2024 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services (Step2Skills) - AWARD
Notice Description
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council), are out to procurement for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services. As part of Hertfordshire County Council, Step2Skills is the Adult and Tailored Learning service and provides opportunities for adults in Hertfordshire to get involved in learning within the community. They aim to collaborate with people who face barriers to education and employment such as low skills, learning or physical disabilities, and mental health conditions. Step2Skills is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with a number of Subcontractors to provide a range of adult and tailored learning opportunities to target groups within the population of Hertfordshire. This procurement is for the Framework Agreement only, year 1 Call Off will be issued early in 2025 to Subcontractors that are awarded onto the Framework Agreement. Tenderers must be included in the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKLRP) and have a valid UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of two years, with the option to extend the Framework Agreement up to two further years on an annual basis. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-02d1c070-6264-4f22-8368-845c896c3303
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/942d9e03-bc50-4b5c-9454-fcbb4c140ed7
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
80000000 - Education and training services
80400000 - Adult and other education services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 Feb 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 28 Oct 2024Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 20 Dec 20241 years ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- HERTFORDSHIRE
- Postcode
- SG13 8DE
- Post Town
- Stevenage
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- East Hertfordshire
- Electoral Ward
- Hertford Castle
- Westminster Constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
Supplier Information
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/942d9e03-bc50-4b5c-9454-fcbb4c140ed7
11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
{
"tag": [
"compiled"
],
"id": "ocds-b5fd17-02d1c070-6264-4f22-8368-845c896c3303-2025-02-11T16:54:20Z",
"date": "2025-02-11T16:54:20Z",
"ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-02d1c070-6264-4f22-8368-845c896c3303",
"language": "en",
"initiationType": "tender",
"tender": {
"id": "IT-285-8755-HCC2415960 - AWARD",
"title": "HCC Sept 2024 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services (Step2Skills) - AWARD",
"description": "Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council), are out to procurement for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services. As part of Hertfordshire County Council, Step2Skills is the Adult and Tailored Learning service and provides opportunities for adults in Hertfordshire to get involved in learning within the community. They aim to collaborate with people who face barriers to education and employment such as low skills, learning or physical disabilities, and mental health conditions. Step2Skills is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with a number of Subcontractors to provide a range of adult and tailored learning opportunities to target groups within the population of Hertfordshire. This procurement is for the Framework Agreement only, year 1 Call Off will be issued early in 2025 to Subcontractors that are awarded onto the Framework Agreement. Tenderers must be included in the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKLRP) and have a valid UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to \"express interest\" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of two years, with the option to extend the Framework Agreement up to two further years on an annual basis. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.",
"status": "complete",
"classification": {
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "80400000",
"description": "Adult and other education services"
},
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "80000000",
"description": "Education and training services"
}
],
"items": [
{
"id": "1",
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"postalCode": "SG13 8DE"
},
{
"countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
},
{
"countryName": "Channel Islands"
},
{
"countryName": "Europe"
},
{
"countryName": "Isle of Man"
},
{
"countryName": "Rest of the World"
},
{
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"postalCode": "SG13 8DE"
},
{
"countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
},
{
"countryName": "Channel Islands"
},
{
"countryName": "Europe"
},
{
"countryName": "Isle of Man"
},
{
"countryName": "Rest of the World"
},
{
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
}
]
}
],
"procurementMethod": "open",
"procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
"tenderPeriod": {
"endDate": "2024-10-28T12:00:00Z"
},
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
"endDate": "2028-12-31T23:59:59Z"
},
"suitability": {
"sme": true,
"vcse": false
},
"mainProcurementCategory": "services"
},
"parties": [
{
"id": "GB-CFS-194706",
"name": "Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Pegs Lane, Hertford",
"locality": "Hertfordshire",
"postalCode": "SG13 8DE",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
"contactPoint": {
"name": "Sumayyah Shah (HCC)",
"email": "sumayyah.shah@hertfordshire.gov.uk",
"telephone": "01992 556144"
},
"roles": [
"buyer"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309400",
"name": "Communities 1st",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Communities 1st"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "2 Allum Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, WD6 3PJ"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309401",
"name": "Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Nigel Copping Community Building, 88 Sanville Gardens, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, SG12 8GA"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212701",
"name": "Community Learning Partnership Ltd",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Community Learning Partnership Ltd"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "20 Hamilton Road, ADDRESS 2, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, WD19 7BS"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309402",
"name": "Constructive Futures Training Ltd",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Constructive Futures Training Ltd"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Trinity House, Sewardstone Rd, Waltham Abbey, Essex, United Kingdom, EN9 1PH"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212702",
"name": "Create Community Network CIC",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Create Community Network CIC"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "19-29 Station Road, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, SG6 3BB"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212703",
"name": "Dacorum Council for Voluntary Service",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Dacorum Council for Voluntary Service"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "48 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, United Kingdom, HP1 3AF"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309403",
"name": "DENS",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "DENS"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "The Hub, , Paradise , Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, HP2 4TF"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-225678",
"name": "EM Skills Enterprise CIC",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "EM Skills Enterprise CIC"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Broxbourne Business Centre, Fairways, New River Trading Estate, Cheshunt, WALTHAM CROSS, United Kingdom, EN8 0NL"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-16832",
"name": "Groundwork Hertfordshire",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Groundwork Hertfordshire"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Mill Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, AL9 5PE"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309404",
"name": "HGV Training Services Ltd (HGVC)",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "HGV Training Services Ltd (HGVC)"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Unit 5, Apollo Studios, Charlton King's Road, , Kentish Town, London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, NW5 2SB"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309405",
"name": "Impact Mental Health Peer Support C.I.C.",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Impact Mental Health Peer Support C.I.C."
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "The Incuba, 1 Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, LU6 1AA"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309406",
"name": "Impactful Governance - Community Interest Company",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Impactful Governance - Community Interest Company"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "The Old Free School, George Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, WD18 0BX"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309407",
"name": "Langley Waterproofing Systems",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Langley Waterproofing Systems"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Langley House,, Lamport Drive,, Daventry, www.langley.co.uk, United Kingdom, NN11 8YH"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309408",
"name": "Learning Curve Group",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Learning Curve Group"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "1 - 10 Dunelm Rise, Durhamgate, Spennymoor, County Durham, United Kingdom, DL16 6FS"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309409",
"name": "National Numeracy",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "National Numeracy"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Unit 54/55 , Sussex Innovation Centre, Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom, BN1 9SB"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212705",
"name": "Oaklands College",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Oaklands College"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "St Albans Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, AL4 0JA"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309410",
"name": "Pixel Takeaway Limited",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Pixel Takeaway Limited"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "1 Canada Sq 37th Floor, Canary Wharf, London, England, United Kingdom, E14 5AA"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309411",
"name": "Roman Education & Careers Ltd",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Roman Education & Careers Ltd"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Cardinal Point, Park Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, WD3 1RE"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309412",
"name": "SECCTA Ltd",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "SECCTA Ltd"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "The Warlies, North Wing, Horseshoe Hill, Upshire, Waltham Abbey, Essex, United Kingdom, EN9 3SL"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309413",
"name": "Specialist Trade Course Ltd",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Specialist Trade Course Ltd"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Unit 32a Bates Industrial Estate, Church Road, Harold Wood, Essex, United Kingdom, RM3 0HU"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212706",
"name": "SPS Training",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "SPS Training"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Bowmans House, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, SG1 2DL"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309414",
"name": "SSG Services (Est 2003) Limited",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "SSG Services (Est 2003) Limited"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "211 Bedford Heights, Brickhill Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, MK41 7PH"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309415",
"name": "Sunnyside Rural Trust",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Sunnyside Rural Trust"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "c/o civic centre, 161-163 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, HP43HD"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212708",
"name": "Waterside Consultancy Hertfordshire Limited",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Waterside Consultancy Hertfordshire Limited"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "47 High Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, SG18 0JH"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212709",
"name": "Watford Women's Centre",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Watford Women's Centre"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "83 Market Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, WD18 0PT"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212710",
"name": "West Herts College",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "West Herts College"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Finance Department, Watford Campus, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, WD17 3EZ"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
}
],
"buyer": {
"id": "GB-CFS-194706",
"name": "Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services"
},
"awards": [
{
"id": "ocds-b5fd17-02d1c070-6264-4f22-8368-845c896c3303-1",
"status": "active",
"date": "2024-12-20T00:00:00Z",
"datePublished": "2025-02-11T16:54:03Z",
"value": {
"amount": 0,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"suppliers": [
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309400",
"name": "Communities 1st"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309401",
"name": "Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212701",
"name": "Community Learning Partnership Ltd"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309402",
"name": "Constructive Futures Training Ltd"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212702",
"name": "Create Community Network CIC"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212703",
"name": "Dacorum Council for Voluntary Service"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309403",
"name": "DENS"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-225678",
"name": "EM Skills Enterprise CIC"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-16832",
"name": "Groundwork Hertfordshire"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309404",
"name": "HGV Training Services Ltd (HGVC)"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309405",
"name": "Impact Mental Health Peer Support C.I.C."
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309406",
"name": "Impactful Governance - Community Interest Company"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309407",
"name": "Langley Waterproofing Systems"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309408",
"name": "Learning Curve Group"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309409",
"name": "National Numeracy"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212705",
"name": "Oaklands College"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309410",
"name": "Pixel Takeaway Limited"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309411",
"name": "Roman Education & Careers Ltd"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309412",
"name": "SECCTA Ltd"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309413",
"name": "Specialist Trade Course Ltd"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212706",
"name": "SPS Training"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309414",
"name": "SSG Services (Est 2003) Limited"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-309415",
"name": "Sunnyside Rural Trust"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212708",
"name": "Waterside Consultancy Hertfordshire Limited"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212709",
"name": "Watford Women's Centre"
},
{
"id": "GB-CFS-212710",
"name": "West Herts College"
}
],
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
"endDate": "2028-12-31T23:59:59Z"
},
"documents": [
{
"id": "1",
"documentType": "awardNotice",
"description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/942d9e03-bc50-4b5c-9454-fcbb4c140ed7",
"datePublished": "2025-02-11T16:54:03Z",
"format": "text/html",
"language": "en",
"dateModified": "2025-02-11T16:54:20Z"
}
]
}
]
}