Tender

Adult Education - Functional Skills English and Mathematics

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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14 Jun 2019 at 13:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is conducting a procurement process titled "Adult Education - Functional Skills English and Mathematics" to appoint a training organisation that will provide functional skills training in English and mathematics, primarily to disadvantaged London residents. This tender is in the active stage and follows an open procurement method under the open procedure (below threshold). The deadline for submitting quotations is 28 June 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 3 July 2019 and continuing until 31 July 2020. The total contract value is up to £75,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training organisations, particularly those specialising in adult education and skills training. Businesses that are SMEs or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSE) with experience in delivering high-quality functional skills training are well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will contribute to the education and empowerment of disadvantaged groups in London, potentially enhancing their market presence and reputation while fulfilling a critical social need.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Education - Functional Skills English and Mathematics

Notice Description

The City Corporation is seeking to appoint a training organisation to provide functional skills in English and mathematics training primarily to London residents who are disadvantaged and/or suffering deprivation arising from one or a combination of factors including, but not restricted to, poverty, health, housing or education. There may also a requirement to deliver functional skills in English and mathematics to a small number of apprentices employed by the City Corporation. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) invites Training Organisations able to deliver demonstrably high-quality, highly successful, functional skills training in English and mathematics to the national Functional Skills Standards in English and mathematics at all levels from Entry 1 to Level 2 to quote for the provision of this service. Please note that learners registered before 1 September 2019 will work towards the legacy qualifications in these subjects whereas learners enrolled on or after 1 September 2019 will work towards the reformed qualifications in these subjects. Further information on the legacy and reformed qualifications can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/functional-skills-qualifications-requirements This requirement will be on a subcontracting basis. A subcontractor as defined by the by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is an organisation that is engaged in a contractual and legally binding arrangement with one or more main providers, to deliver education and training provision that the ESFA funds. The City Corporation is the Main Provider (UKPRN: 10008915) The City Corporation invites quotations from training providers that satisfy the criteria in the ESFA Funding rules: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-education-budget-funding-rules-2018-to-2019 The City Corporation has a current requirement for up to 100 enrolments of English and mathematics functional skills across entry level to level 2 up to a maximum contract value of PS75k. Learners can be enrolled from 1 July 2019 or the contract start date whichever is the later and must have completed their functional skills qualification(s) in full by 31 July 2020. The contract is to have a duration up to 31 July 2020. Any training, testing or examinations undertaken by the Training Organisation after this date is outside the scope of this contract and the Main Provider will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Training Organisation after this date (at its sole discretion). To bid for this tender opportunity, you must be registered on the Capital E Sourcing tendering portal (project code: prj_COL_13798). If you require assistance setting up your account or accessing the tender, please email Commissioning@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef59d40-2d4a-4514-8385-07b71f05e115
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 1-2 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7HH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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