Planning

Soft Market Testing Questionnaire for Merton Adult Learning Services - Request for Information

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Planning

05 Jun 2024 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is planning a procurement exercise named "Soft Market Testing Questionnaire for Merton Adult Learning Services - Request for Information". The procurement falls under the industry category of Education and training services and is open to SMEs and VCSEs. The engagement end date is set for 27th June 2024.

This opportunity provided by the London Borough of Merton can lead to being listed as an Approved Partner for adult skills and learning provision services. Businesses in the education and training sector, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are well-suited to participate in this engagement. The Authority aims to create an Approved Partner List for potential call-offs during the contract period, where interested parties can contribute information and join an engagement session on 2nd July 2024.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Testing Questionnaire for Merton Adult Learning Services - Request for Information

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise with a view to potentially create an Approved Partner List who can be called off at any time during the contract period to deliver adult skills and tailored learning provision. The Authority would like to discuss and gather information for the provision of adult learning services and the Approved Partner List. There are a set of questions at the end of the document that we request responses to, and there is also the opportunity to register your interest to join an engagement session being held on 2nd July 2024. Please note that this is NOT a call for competition. For further information or to participate in the 'Request for Information', this can be accessed at https://www.londontenders.org/ Ref: DN726530

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ad64228-bebb-408c-bacf-0fee730e014e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60208635-91f7-4f30-8445-c653bcea5cfb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

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