Tender

Adult Community Learning

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jul 2017 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of Adult Community Learning as part of a tender process. The contract, titled "Adult Community Learning," falls within the education and training services industry category and is set in Swindon, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, employing an open procedure, with a contract value of £798,000. The contract period is slated to commence on 1 August 2017 for 12 months, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, contingent upon performance and funding. The tender period is due to end on 2 May 2017.

This procurement opportunity could greatly benefit businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering non-accredited and accredited courses aimed at adult learners. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender especially suitable, as the project requires experienced service providers capable of engaging learners and enhancing their work skills. This initiative not only presents a chance to secure substantial funding but also to contribute positively to the local community by delivering impactful learning programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Community Learning

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Adult Community Learning to deliver courses that will achieve the strategic priorities of the SBC Adult Community Learning Plan 2017-20. The commission is divided into 7 Lots comprising of three Lot ranges: Lot 1 to 3 Getting Started: short non accredited courses to engage learners. Lot 4 to 6 Getting Ready: longer non accredited courses to build resilience, punctuality, and attendance (work skills) and Lot 7 Moving On: more formal longer accredited courses in preparation for work, eg. accredited Technical skills, English, maths. The contract(s) will be initially for a period of 12 months commencing 1 August 2017 with options to extend for a further two options of 12 months, (a maximum total of 36 months) subject to satisfactory contact performance and continued grant funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e81970-7cdb-48e2-b24b-8d9875e99dce
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£798,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 6-12 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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