Award

288 - GMCA Funded Adult Education Budget 2022 - 2023

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2022 at 12:27

Tender

26 May 2022 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Wigan Council is seeking tenders for the "288 - GMCA Funded Adult Education Budget 2022 - 2023", aimed at enhancing adult education services in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, classified under education and training services, is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £286,000. Key dates include the tender publication on 26th May 2022, the end of the tender period on 17th June 2022, and a contract period commencing on 1st August 2022, which runs until 31st July 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which invites all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide adult educational services, particularly those specialised in community learning, vocational training, and learner support programmes. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to respond, given their capacity to deliver personalised educational solutions that facilitate progression into sustainable employment and further learning opportunities. Engaging with the Wigan Council can help these organisations expand their market presence while contributing to the local economic development.

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Notice Title

288 - GMCA Funded Adult Education Budget 2022 - 2023

Notice Description

The GMCA Adult Education Budget (AEB) is a single budget stream bringing together adult further education (all 19yrs+ provision with the exception of apprenticeships/ traineeships), community learning, and discretionary learner support. The AEB is intended to fund provision which supports the local labour market and economic development. In particular, it focuses on ensuring that adults have the core skills that they need for work, including guaranteeing a number of statutory entitlements relating to English, maths and digital skills, as well as first Level 2 and 3 qualifications and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). AEB covers structured adult education classes taught by professionally qualified teachers. Courses vary in duration and in a variety of venues. AEB is delivered by learning providers or organised by people for themselves through face-to-face groups, online communities and/or personal projects. The Council are seeking learning offers which lead to progression into sustainable work and higher further learning opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97183f4f-11a8-4c05-b490-7810aaebac70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£286,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£282,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vicki Calderbank
Contact Email
victoria.calderbank@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1942489404

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 3DS
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
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
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

TMP STUDIOS

TRANSPORT TRAINING ACADEMY

VOCATIONAL SKILLS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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