Tender

Subcontract delivery for AEB in WMCA

SOLIHULL COLLEGE

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Tender

28 Feb 2025 at 09:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull College has initiated a tender process under the title "Subcontract delivery for AEB in WMCA" for the provision of Adult Education Budget (AEB) related services within the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region. This open procedure tender, classified under education and training services, specifically aims to complement existing provisions without competing with Solihull College and University Centre. The service contract will commence on 7 April 2025 and conclude by 31 July 2025. Interested businesses should note the tender submission deadline of 17 March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The total contract expenditure is anticipated to be up to £600,000, with £480,000 allocated to subcontract provision over three stages.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the education service sector. Businesses that can offer complementary adult education courses and have clear progression routes linking to the college's existing provisions are well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this subcontract delivery scheme allows businesses to expand their service offerings and establish strengthened community ties within the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subcontract delivery for AEB in WMCA

Notice Description

The tender requirement is for a contract for the provision of Adult Education Budget 'AEB' related inside the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) region. There is no set provision required, however, courses offered should complement, not compete with Solihull College and University Centre provision and have clear progression routes to College provision. The contract will be a fixed term contract starting 07 April 2025 with a completion of all teaching and learning by 31 July 2025. The total value currently of expenditure is anticipated as up to ?600k AEB income of which ?480k will be awarded to subcontract provision in three stages. Please see the Guidance document in the tender pack for further details. Additional information: All documentation is available for download (free of charge) from https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home Please register on this site to participate in this procurement process. Delivery Notes Please see the Guidance in the Tender pack Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-468036c3-99dd-4f6f-ac05-57306e67b2b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caea45f9-1141-44e2-a7c9-76b2d506acd3
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
SOLIHULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 1SB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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