Award

ACL Essex Learning Partnership Fund

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2020 at 10:29

Tender

20 Jul 2020 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The ACL Essex Learning Partnership Fund tender was initiated by Essex County Council (ECC) to allocate up to £150,000 for training projects aligned with strategic educational goals. The tendering process is currently marked as complete, with the funding awarding period starting from 14th September 2020 and ending on 31st July 2021. The tender was published on 20th July 2020, and bidders were required to submit their proposals by 10th August 2020. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure under the CPV classification for education and training services in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational training services. Businesses that can showcase effective project approaches aiming to deliver impactful learning experiences are particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidders are expected to generate a minimum of 250 enrolments, which not only supports ECC's strategic aims but also enhances business growth potential through increased engagement in community-focused training initiatives.

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Notice Title

ACL Essex Learning Partnership Fund

Notice Description

As in previous years, ECC has allocated funding to the Essex Learning Partnership Fund (ELPF) to deliver training which support 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 PS150,000 available. The maximum funding that organisations may bid for is PS50,000. Projects must deliver a minimum of 250 enrolments. ECC is looking to award funding to organisations that can demonstrate the most effective way in which the money will be used and has the greatest impact on learners. Funding will be awarded to the highest scoring bids that meet the minimum requirements as set out below. This competition will be run using ECC's supplier portal, Proactis, which can be accessed using the link: https://www.proactisplaza.com. Bidders will be expected to supply all information requested, including a tender response document to outline the rationale for the project, the proposed project approach and the impact/benefits it will deliver to both employers and learners. Additional information: This competition will be run using ECC's supplier portal, Proactis, which can be accessed using the link: https://www.proactisplaza.com. Bidders will be expected to supply all information requested, including a tender response document to outline the rationale for the project, the proposed project approach and the impact/benefits it will deliver to both employers and learners. Project Reference - PRJ1000009

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7226978b-038a-4d50-af46-9a3f9d63db5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8321930-02c2-44ac-82fe-a05121ff1441
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,849 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING

FIRST STOP CENTRE

INTERACT CHELMSFORD

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