Tender

Plymouth Adult and 16 to 19 year old Education Tender 2022 to 2027

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Mar 2022 at 16:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Plymouth City Council (PCC) seeking tenders for the "Plymouth Adult and 16 to 19 year old Education Tender 2022 to 2027", which focuses on providing education and training services. The contract, estimated at £3.45 million, is being offered under an open procedure and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period concludes on 14th April 2022, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st August 2022, and extend for up to five years depending on funding allocations. The location for delivery is within England, specifically focused on addressing the educational needs of various vulnerable groups within Plymouth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses that specialise in education and training services, particularly those with experience in adult education, community learning, and skills development tailored to specific vulnerable populations. Organisations with strong connections to the local labour market and a focus on facilitating employment pathways will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, partnerships or consortia that can demonstrate the capacity to deliver across multiple service areas defined in the contract lots may find this opportunity advantageous for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plymouth Adult and 16 to 19 year old Education Tender 2022 to 2027

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the provision of learning provision to be delivered in accordance with Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) rules and guidelines, (available from the ESFA via the .gov website - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/education-and-skills-funding-agency) ESFA funds, provide opportunities for investment into : * Campaigning and promoting the benefits of adult skills; and * Delivering systematic and sustained upskilling of adults to: Support re-engagement into the local labour market, Increase skills levels amongst working adults, Maintain community learning amongst older citizens and Strengthen communities. Plymouth City Council (PCC) holds an annualised budget of cPS1.7m from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for delivery of 16-19 education programmes and adult education (AEB). This funding is invested to support delivery of the Skills 4 Plymouth strategy through PCC's in-house adult education department, OCSW, and contracts with providers of niche provision working to address the needs of specific vulnerable groups and the city's key economic sectors. Individual organisations, partnerships and consortia are invited to take part in this exercise. PCC encourages submissions from providers who will be able to demonstrate progression into work or nearer to entry to the labour market as a result of the provision that they deliver through this funding. In addition, Providers will need to have knowledge of local labour market conditions, issues faced by residents of Plymouth and how they will apply this fund to support their road towards economic prosperity and wellbeing. The anticipated duration of the contract is for 3 years plus 2 options to extend for up to 12 months each (up to 5 years in total). Contracts will be expected to commence on 1st August 2022. Due to the funding being sourced from ESFA contracts will be annualised and dependent on ongoing allocations from ESFA. The Council has split its requirement into lots: * Lot 1 Learners with Different Native Languages, Refugees, Displaced People * Lot 2 Homeless, Substance Dependents * Lot 3 Victims of Abuse * Lot 4 Construction & Built Environment, Engineering, Logistics, Business Start-up, Manufacturing / Marine * Lot 5 Health, Care, Education and Early Years * Lot 6 Education Programmes for Young People (16-19) Organisations may bid for one Lot or can also submit a combination bid covering more than one (or all) Lots, but must also include an individual price for each Lot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13bc9233-9d79-459c-bf87-c6d9148ccf26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84e51c8d-54a6-4b76-a6e4-cee5e8a35176
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
£3,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5UF
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
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
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Further Information

Notice Documents

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