This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2018 at 08:36

Tender

19 Oct 2018 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Contract for Community Learning Provision 2018/19," led by Durham County Council's Adult Learning and Skills Service, located in Durham, England. The contract aims to provide community learning opportunities for adults aged 19 and over, funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency. This tender is currently in the Award phase, with a total contract value of £400,000. The contract period starts from 4th December 2018 and ends on 30th September 2019. The tender accepted bids until 19th November 2018 through an open procurement method.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services, including both accredited and non-accredited programme offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with innovative solutions aimed at aiding adults facing barriers to education and employment. Companies well-versed in adult education and community engagement are ideal candidates for submission.

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Notice Title

Contract for Community Learning Provision 2018/19

Notice Description

This contract ("the Contract") is for the provision of Community Learning opportunities for adults aged 19+. Durham County Council's Adult Learning and Skills Service are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency to secure adult education opportunities in County Durham. The Adult Learning & Skills Service is designated as the 'Provider' of this learning through provision that it secures by means of contracts with delivery organisations. This contract is in addition to the existing Community Learning Provision procured in 2017 for the 2018/19 academic year. This tender will be for programmes to cover gaps in provision and to increase delivery in the priority areas of demand. Adult Learning & Skills Service is pleased to encourage bids for Adult Learning and Skills Funding. Bidders will be asked as part of their submission to design learning programmes both accredited and non-accredited provision eligible of funding under community learning. This should be cost appropriate, innovative Community learning programmes (both non-accredited and eligible accredited) to support outcomes for adults aged 19+ who face a range of challenges/barriers to engagement, progression and/or securing sustainable employment. *************************************** Please access the NEPO procontract portal using Procontract Reference DN371555 for full details of the tender and how to submit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-787e5e31-37cc-41f4-9aaf-5ccc01199711
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33619bb-b9fb-41ee-939b-2b7fffc4c084
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£286,623 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 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
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Dietwise

East Durham Trust

Groundwork North East

Foundation of Light

COMMUNICATORS TRAINING ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Acumen Community Enterprise Development Trust

The Cyrenians Ltd

Oldfield's Consultancy Limited

I.M.P.A.C.T Northeast

Northern Rights (DTV) Community Interest Company

Further Information

Notice Documents

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