Tender

Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Tender

19 Jun 2017 at 15:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently managing a tender for a "Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services." This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category and specifically aims to enhance adult education provision across several London boroughs, including Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, and Hounslow. The tender period ends on 5th July 2017, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2017 and run until 30th March 2018. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of participants to submit proposals.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on education consultancy, particularly those with expertise in adult learning and community services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their knowledge to align with the findings of the recent adult and community learning review. The anticipated outcomes from this tender will support the development of sustainable service provision, creating pathways for innovative approaches in community learning amidst a context of tightening budgets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services

Notice Description

West London Alliance (WLA) is a partnership between seven local authorities in west London, including the boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow. The WLA is procuring this work on behalf of all these London boroughs. In preparation for skills devolution and as part of a national programme, London government undertook a review of Adult and Community Learning (ACL) services and providers across the capital. This review ran in parallel to a wider London skills area review. The purpose of the ACL review was to establish the long term strategic direction of post-19 adult and community learning provision, provide a comprehensive picture of adult education in London and develop recommendations for the commissioning and delivery of ACL provision in London post devolution. The ACL review covered all ACL services commissioned by London boroughs, five Institutes for Adult Learning (IALs) and a small number of other ACL providers. The review was completed in early 2017. The review of ACL services in London found that overall ACL provision is of good quality with high satisfaction, although there is room for improvement. Duplication, particularly in management and the back office, could be reduced, although the strongest driver for change is the devolution of skills funding. West London boroughs, as well as all other London sub-regions, have therefore been working together on developing proposals for devolution and public service reform. The WLA has secured funding via the DfE's transition grant to take forward recommendations from the ACL review in London. This specification outlines two phases of work outlined within the transition grant bid, which is aligned to a wider roadmap agreed within west London. The key outcome to establish evidence based recommendations for future ACL services through assessment of west London ACL service and options for joint working to support the development of resilient and sustainable service ACL service provision for west London. The work should build on and develop some of the recommendations from the ACL review and should inform the development of the future west London ACL service design. It should take account of the likely context of a declining budget for ACL activity in London.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03d8828a-537d-4acb-ae58-2696f2a53e24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b7b17c-e574-4748-8782-e95ce97773c5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW3 4DN
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Heston East
Westminster Constituency
Brentford and Isleworth

Further Information

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