Award

Accredited Learning Delivery (further competition for contracts commencing April 2021)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 May 2021 at 16:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a tender titled "Accredited Learning Delivery (further competition for contracts commencing April 2021)" initiated by Durham County Council. This tender was classified under the industry category of Adult and other education services and is located in England. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with the tender period concluding on 14 April 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £575,000, is active and commenced on 10 May 2021, lasting until 31 July 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing accredited learning services. Businesses with expertise in educational delivery, particularly those qualified under Lot 2 of the Provider Panel for Adult Learning and Skills Provision, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with this contract can foster growth and expand service delivery within the adult education sector, an area that seeks innovative training solutions to meet diverse community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accredited Learning Delivery (further competition for contracts commencing April 2021)

Notice Description

Restricted Further Competition for Accredited Learning for Providers on Lot 2 only of the Provider Panel for Adult Learning and Skills Provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b8c5b10-a03a-42dc-a4a0-18343613319e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19e0fcb2-f13a-4d91-91b5-b908a17f8847
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 1-2 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
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
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

COMMUNICATORS TRAINING ASSOCIATES

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

NORTHERN RIGHTS (DURHAM/TEES VALLEY

SYSTEM GROUP

TRAINING STRATEGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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