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ASF Formula Funded English and Maths Functional Skills Delivery at Level 1 and/or Level 2. - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES)

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19 Jun 2025 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the delivery of English and Maths Functional Skills at Level 1 and/or Level 2 under the project titled "ASF Formula Funded English and Maths Functional Skills Delivery at Level 1 and/or Level 2." This tender falls under the category of adult and other education services, with a CPV code of 80400000, indicating its relevance to education service providers. The procurement process was managed through a mini competition via the Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, valued at £66,000 exclusive of VAT, is scheduled to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The location of service delivery includes the United Kingdom and other regions, covering British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The award was officially made to West Suffolk College on 19th June 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for educational service providers looking to expand their presence in the public sector, particularly those specialising in adult education. The project is suitable for organisations that can deliver tailored educational programmes targeting functional skills improvement. Although the process is not specifically oriented towards SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, larger educational institutions with the capacity to operate across various locations may find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. West Suffolk College, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the potential for academic institutions to actively participate in such public procurement opportunities to enhance their service offerings and competitive positioning within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASF Formula Funded English and Maths Functional Skills Delivery at Level 1 and/or Level 2. - AWARD

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council is seeking a mini competition against the following Dynamic Purchasing System: 'Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services', OJEU Notice Id: 2019/S 068-159908: CD1281EM - ASF Formula Funded English and Maths Functional Skills Delivery at Level 1 and/or Level 2. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS66,000 exclusive of VAT. Further details can be found in the 'Tenders / My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for returned submissions is MONDAY 9th JUNE 2025 AT 11 AM. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is MONDAY 2nd JUNE 2025 AT 11 AM which must be generated via the correspondence tab within this project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51cde875-293e-422b-90d6-365700c38489
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ac49af-c566-4158-8c96-ea9c411ae483
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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