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Count Me In

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has completed the procurement process titled "Count Me In", aimed at delivering tutor-led, community-based numeracy courses within the Education and training services industry category (CPV 80000000). This initiative, conducted as a General Further Competition under the Electronic Market Place, targets the Yorkshire and the Humber region and was valued at approximately £310,000 over the contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st May 2027. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with awards announced on 23rd July 2025. Participating suppliers include Skills UK Education & Training Ltd, Proper Job Theatre Company, and Crosland Moor Community Learning Centre, each awarded separate lots with contracts starting on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its focus on educational services and community development. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio in the education sector, especially if they specialize in adult education and community learning. Additionally, this project emphasizes improving numeracy skills, opening avenues for businesses proficient in educational content delivery, programme management, and skill training to make a substantial impact and enhance their market position.

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Notice Title

Count Me In

Notice Description

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is seeking to establish a programme for the delivery of tutor-led, non-accredited, community-based numeracy/mathematics courses. People who improve their numeracy skills are more likely to be in employment, have higher wages, and better wellbeing. Gaining a maths qualification at Level 2 or equivalent also unlocks the door to progress to higher levels of free training to secure a skilled job in our economy. This procurement exercise for Count Me In (the "Services") is being conducted as a General Further Competition ("Further Competition") under the Electronic Market Place (EMP) Ref: KMCAS-164; Provision of Adult Education, Training, Employment & Lifelong Learning (the "EMP"). The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is PS310,000 for the duration of the contract 1st September 2025 to 31st May 2027 (2 x Academic years). The anticipated commencement date for the Call-off Contract(s) is 1st September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10894624-ca20-47d1-9325-66d907f054ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3cded58-60f6-49bd-bb5d-ebfa54981cfc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£256,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£256,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CROSLAND MOOR COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE

PROPER JOB THEATRE

SKILLS UK EDUCATION & TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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