Award

Delivery of Playwork Level 3 Training NCFE CACHE L3 Diploma in Playwork

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2024 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has concluded a procurement process for the "Delivery of Playwork Level 3 Training NCFE CACHE L3 Diploma in Playwork," focusing on adult and other education services under CPV code 80400000. The contract, awarded through a Direct Award method due to the niche nature of the services required, carries a value of GBP 105,400. The procurement stage is complete, with the award issued on 18 December 2024. The contract runs from 1 November 2024 to 31 January 2027, with services to be delivered to the postcode BN7 1UE in Lewes, England. This procurement falls under the services category.

This tender represents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in delivering niche training programmes will find this opportunity highly advantageous, as it provides a platform to work with a prestigious public sector organisation like East Sussex County Council. The contract's substantial timeline and value make it an attractive endeavour for businesses looking to expand their offerings and client base within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Playwork Level 3 Training NCFE CACHE L3 Diploma in Playwork

Notice Description

A Direct Award was made for this niche service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16dbbeb6-eb51-4ffa-8397-6dc305bf9646
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d472bda2-ecbb-4760-b683-fe79cb940d6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 2-3 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOHAIR CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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