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Further Competition from Adult Learning EMP for Healthy Working Life

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2026 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed a procurement process titled "Further Competition from Adult Learning EMP for Healthy Working Life" within the Education and Training Services industry category. This tender involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and is aimed at providing services in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender, identified as KMCAS-164-018, closed its tender period on 15th July 2026, and the resulting contracts start on 1st September 2026, ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase as of 4th August 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £100,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded contracts have been distributed equally between the Proper Job Theatre Company and Fusion Housing, both based in Huddersfield. Businesses involved in community learning, engagement, and volunteering services can particularly benefit from such tenders by enhancing their service offerings and expanding their reach within community-centred initiatives. This procurement not only supports local SMEs and VCSEs but also provides an opportunity for these organisations to leverage public sector partnerships to drive social impact and organisational development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition from Adult Learning EMP for Healthy Working Life

Notice Description

Tenders are invited by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") from Suppliers appointed to Category 1 - Community Learning, Engagement & Volunteering of the EMP with relevant experience and ability for the Healthy Working Life VCSE - Pathways to Possibilities 2026-2027 (the "Services") as detailed in the Further Competition documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8c09e6-3eb6-4d49-8706-8ee1ed88b01a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FUSION HOUSING

PROPER JOB THEATRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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