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Delivery of Training in Functional Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref:03S19P03307

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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Award

24 Nov 2021 at 14:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has announced the completion of a tender titled "Delivery of Training in Functional Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington". This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with an associated contract period starting from 19th October 2021 and concluding on 31st May 2022. The tender was processed through a selective procurement method known as a dynamic purchasing system, and it encompasses various accredited training courses in functional skills across multiple delivery formats. The minimum contract value is approximately £370, while the total anticipated value is around £4,380, anticipated to reflect demand from participants throughout the duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services and training provision. Businesses that can offer innovative training solutions in functional skills, including English and mathematics, particularly in both online and classroom settings, are well-suited to compete. The dynamic nature of the purchasing system allows for ongoing engagement, making it advantageous for providers looking to cater to the specific training needs of employees in the Cheshire and Warrington region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Training in Functional Skills - DPS for Skills Providers and Training Provision, Skills for Growth: Cheshire and Warrington: ESF Ref:03S19P03307

Notice Description

The University of Chester has already appointed suitably qualified organisations onto a Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver a range of skills solutions and training options to Cheshire and Warrington employees until 31st May 2022. This tender welcomed a range of established provision and innovative & emerging programmes to deliver courses in Training in Functional Skills. The values in this award notice only relate to the tender process and not the actual values under the contracts as these will be dependent upon demand from participants. The overall contract value is the accumulative total estimated for all tenders under the DPS as detailed in the contract notice 2019/S 233-571922. All Lots were awarded, which were: Lot 1a Accredited - Functional Skills - English Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Online with Tutor Lot 1b Accredited - Functional Skills - English Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Classroom Lot 2a - Accredited - Functional Skills Maths Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Online with Tutor Lot 2b Accredited - Functional Skills Maths Entry Levels 1 - 3 - Classroom Lot 3a Accredited - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Levels 1 - 3 - Online with Tutor Lot 3b Accredited - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Levels 1 - 3 - Classroom Additional information: This tender was run via the University's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend". Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a648e5c-4e01-4abe-8fb7-495b1d8bde06
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement@chester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01244512910

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUSING FIRST ON PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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