Tender

Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Tender

14 Jul 2017 at 08:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently facilitating a tender for a "Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services." This initiative is part of a broader procurement effort on behalf of the West London Alliance, which includes several local authorities. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 28th July 2017. The total budget allocated for this service is £50,000, aimed at enhancing adult and community learning services in the London area, specifically addressing the quality and sustainability of these services in light of upcoming skills devolution.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services. Those with expertise in consultancy, research, or educational delivery will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is open, which fosters competition. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of adult education and community engagement, especially in the context of funding devolution in London, would be well-suited to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services

Notice Description

West London Alliance (WLA) is a partnership between seven local authorities in west London, including the boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow. The WLA is procuring this work on behalf of all these London boroughs. In preparation for skills devolution and as part of a national programme, London government undertook a review of Adult and Community Learning (ACL) services and providers across the capital. This review ran in parallel to a wider London skills area review. The purpose of the ACL review was to establish the long term strategic direction of post-19 adult and community learning provision, provide a comprehensive picture of adult education in London and develop recommendations for the commissioning and delivery of ACL provision in London post devolution. The ACL review covered all ACL services commissioned by London boroughs, five Institutes for Adult Learning (IALs) and a small number of other ACL providers. The review was completed in early 2017. The review of ACL services in London found that overall ACL provision is of good quality with high satisfaction, although there is room for improvement. Duplication, particularly in management and the back office, could be reduced, although the strongest driver for change is the devolution of skills funding. West London boroughs, as well as all other London sub-regions, have therefore been working together on developing proposals for devolution and public service reform. The WLA has secured funding via the DfE's transition grant to take forward recommendations from the ACL review in London. This specification outlines two phases of work outlined within the transition grant bid, which is aligned to a wider roadmap agreed within west London. The key outcome to establish evidence based recommendations for future ACL services through assessment of west London ACL service and options for joint working to support the development of resilient and sustainable service ACL service provision for west London. The work should build on and develop some of the recommendations from the ACL review and should inform the development of the future west London ACL service design. It should take account of the likely context of a declining budget for ACL activity in London.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58b6a251-5a85-4c7c-be76-083d83088a5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead64c9c-514c-4027-980c-fb93f64c6203
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2017 - 30 Mar 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW3 4DN
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Heston East
Westminster Constituency
Brentford and Isleworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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