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CO0265 ACL Essex Learning Partnership Fund 2022-23

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2022 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is currently in the award stage for the CO0265 ACL Essex Learning Partnership Fund 2022-23, a procurement process aimed at supporting adult education services in the United Kingdom. The total funding available is £225,000, with individual project bids capped at £75,000. This tender was published on 17 June 2022, and the contract period runs from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023. The projects are intended to facilitate a minimum of 250 enrolments and must specifically address worklessness and social isolation in Essex.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can effectively reach vulnerable communities in Essex. Organisations that can demonstrate innovative training delivery methods with measurable impacts on learners will be well-positioned to secure funding. Interested bidders should thoroughly review the requirements outlined in the tender documentation to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Title

CO0265 ACL Essex Learning Partnership Fund 2022-23

Notice Description

ECC has allocated funding to the Essex Learning Partnership Fund (ELPF) to deliver training which supports its strategic aims. This funding draws on ECC's Adult Education Budget funding allocation from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). There is a maximum of PS225,000 available for non-accredited provision. The maximum funding for which organisations can apply is PS75,000. Projects must deliver a minimum of 250 enrolments. ECC is looking to award funding to organisations then can demonstrate the most effective way in which the money will be used and has the greatest impact on learners. Funding will be allocated to the highest scoring bids that meet the minimum requirements as set out in the Tender document. Projects supported by this funding are intended to help address the issue of worklessness and to reduce the social isolation and mobility in Essex. To reach individuals and local communities across Essex, we would particularly welcome bids from voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations whose reach extends to those in greatest need. Bidders wishing to apply for funding will need to complete all the questions and requests for information laid out in the Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56f9d36c-8088-4e8a-bb96-90b78faa31bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a019c3c-0671-42b1-aca9-b73f4faac034
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Beaver
Contact Email
andrew.beaver@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING

FIND YOUR VOICE

FIRST STOP CENTRE

INTERACT CHELMSFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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