Award

Provider Panel for Adult Learning & Skills Provision with Further Competitions for Community and Accredited Learning

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2021 at 14:31

Tender

20 Oct 2020 at 19:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Durham County Council seeking to gather additional providers for its Provider Panel for Adult Learning & Skills Provision, specifically for community and accredited learning. This tender, titled "Provider Panel for Adult Learning & Skills Provision with Further Competitions for Community and Accredited Learning," is associated with the education and training services sector and is located in County Durham, England. The open procurement method applied allows submissions from both existing and new providers, with the tender period concluding on 19th November 2020. The total value of this contract is £6,420,000, and the contract period runs from 21st December 2020 to 31st August 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those offering adult learning solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly for lots focusing on community and accredited learning. With the further competitions available for both new and existing members of the Provider Panel, this tender is an ideal opportunity for those aiming to enhance their service offerings in adult education.

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Notice Title

Provider Panel for Adult Learning & Skills Provision with Further Competitions for Community and Accredited Learning

Notice Description

This is a re-opening of Provider Panel to provide Adult Learning and Skills Provision within County Durham for Durham County Council and with Further Competitions for Community Learning and Accredited Learning. Durham County Council's Adult Learning & Skills Service (ALSS) are re-opening this Provider Panel in order to add further members to the current panel of providers who can deliver learning and education opportunities for adults aged 19+. The Provider Panel has been divided into two Lots which categorise service requirements. Lot 1 - Community Learning. Lot 2 - Accredited Learning. Please note on this re-opening of the Provider Panel, the Council is accepting submissions from 'new' Providers wishing to gain membership to the Provider Panel for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2 and is also issuing Call-Offs for 'new' and existing providers with further competition for Contracts for Lot 1 - Community Learning and Lot 2 - Accredited Learning. Please Note: Existing Providers on the Provider Panel will NOT need to make a submission to apply to be on the Provider Panel and will NOT be required to complete the full tender documentation for the re-opening of the Provider Panel unless they wish to amend or apply for additional Lots. However, ALL Providers must complete the relevant Further Competition Call-Off Document(s) for the Lot(s) that you are submitting a bid for. PLEASE ACCESS THE PROVIDER PANEL TENDER AND FURTHER COMPETITIONS FOR ACCREDITED AND COMMUNITY LEARNING DOCUMENTS FOR DETAILS OF THE OPPORTUNITY. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE VIA PROCONTRACT REFERENCE DN421200 If you have problems accessing the tendering system or downloading documents, please contact the Supplier Technical Support Proactis Helpdesk Ticketing System http://proactis.kayco.com Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com / Telephone: 0330 005 0352. *******************************************************

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c7b3591-a698-4628-99f0-6dc7936e1087
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4268a8-cf62-4ca1-8e8e-78d4b2b8944c
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,420,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,420,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
22
Supplier Names

CASTLEVIEW GROUP TRAINING

COOL BLUE CONSULTANCY

FINCHALE TRAINING COLLEGE

FIRST POINT TRAINING

HANDCRAFTED PROJECTS

HUMANKIND CHARITY

J AND K TRAINING

KHK PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

NORTH EAST DANCE COMMUNITY INTEREST

NORTHERN RIGHTS (DURHAM/TEES VALLEY

OPTIMUM SKILLS

PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING

RESOURCES NE

RIGHT2WRITE

SEYMOUR CIVIL ENGINEERING (CONTRACTORS

SMARTT NORTH EAST

SYSTEM GROUP

THE SKILLS NETWORK

TRAINING STRATEGIES

TRIAGE CENTRAL

TRN (TRAIN

UPLIFT ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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