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East Sussex County Council is seeking tenders for Family Learning. This is a specialist programme delivering courses targeted at the most in need families, particularly to those learners with additional needs, low qualifications and from areas of deprivation. It is expected that the programmes offered through any successful tender will demonstrate an engagement with families to enable parents/carers to communicate, play and learn with their children, to develop their own skills and support their children's learning and development. The Family Learning Service will be contracted in three lots, these are county-wide but will each have a particular geographical focus

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2025 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is actively seeking tenders for their Family Learning programme, focusing on education and training services to support families with additional needs, low qualifications, and those from deprived areas. The programme, which is divided into three lots each tailored to specific geographic locations within the county, is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and run until 31st August 2026, with potential extensions up to March 2028, contingent on funding. This open procurement is classified as a Light Touch regime, falling below the threshold, with the tender submission deadline on 23rd June 2025. The total contract value is £405,000, and the initiative is located within and potentially impacting regions across the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with capabilities to positively impact socio-economically disadvantaged families. Organisations suited for this contractual opportunity include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the project's focus and the open nature of the procurement process. Winning this contract would not only provide financial growth but also enhance the service provider's reputation in delivering impactful family-oriented educational programmes. Potential bidders can find further details in the tender documentation or the relevant procurement platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Sussex County Council is seeking tenders for Family Learning. This is a specialist programme delivering courses targeted at the most in need families, particularly to those learners with additional needs, low qualifications and from areas of deprivation. It is expected that the programmes offered through any successful tender will demonstrate an engagement with families to enable parents/carers to communicate, play and learn with their children, to develop their own skills and support their children's learning and development. The Family Learning Service will be contracted in three lots, these are county-wide but will each have a particular geographical focus

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council is seeking tenders for Family Learning. This is a specialist programme delivering courses targeted at the most in need families, particularly to those learners with additional needs, low qualifications and from areas of deprivation. It is expected that the programmes offered through any successful tender will demonstrate an engagement with families to enable parents/carers to communicate, play and learn with their children, to develop their own skills and support their children's learning and development. The Family Learning Service will be contracted in three lots, these are county-wide but will each have a particular geographical focus targeting learners from identified areas of deprivation. The contracts will commence 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 with further options to extend the contract by two periods of 12 months (up to 31st March 2028) subject to funding. The contract specification could also be subject to change as a result of future grant funding requirements and/or funding levels. This is an Under Threshold Open Procurement. The Services being procured are classified as Light Touch. Further details on the opportunity can be found in the tender pack documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd70a65c-dde7-4f5b-8a18-469cd8a0cbd6
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 (below threshold)
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
£405,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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