Tender

Learning & Skills Tender

LONDON SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT NETWORK

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Skills & Development Network has initiated a procurement process titled "Learning & Skills Tender" to invite applications from new and existing sub-contractors for the delivery of high-quality education and training services for the 2015/2016 academic year. This open procedure aims to align with the requirements of the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the European Social Fund (ESF). The tender will accept submissions until 27th July 2015, with a contract period starting from 14th September 2015 and ending on 14th September 2016. The services required fall under the education and training category, with a budget range from £100,000 to £350,000, and the primary delivery location is in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises that possess a successful track record in delivering educational services. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the SFA’s quality indicators, financial health assessment, and other specific organisational requirements will find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this process will allow businesses to expand their operations while contributing to the delivery of essential skills training funded by public sources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning & Skills Tender

Notice Description

LSDN wishes to invite applications from new and existing sub-contractors to tender for the delivery of high quality Skills Funding Agency (SFA) education and training services for the 15/16 academic year. The procurement process undertaken by LSDN aims to be in line with the requirements of the Skills Funding Agency (SFA), European Social Fund (ESF) and Education Funding Agency (EFA). This process is intended to ensure public funding is used appropriately for its intended purpose and that it is protected in a proportionate way. All successful applicants must operate within the terms and conditions of the overarching SFA funding agreement and SFA funding rules. LSDN will only contract with high quality providers who are able to demonstrate a successful track record in delivering similar provision. In order to qualify and maintain eligibility for funding, all applicants (existing contract holders and new applicants) must satisfy the following organisational requirements: i. Organisation must be listed on the latest available published register of training organisations (ROTO) ii. Meet the requirements of the SFA financial health assessment iii. Meet the requirements of the SFA quality indicators a. Common Inspection Framework (inspection grades) b. Minimum Standards (success rates) iv. Agree, sign and comply with LSDN Contract for Services v. Comply with SFA Funding Rules vi. Submit a properly authorised and signed document retention and audit declaration vii. Submit a properly authorised and signed group and/or director guarantee (as appropriate) viii. Comply with minimum LSDN service level standards: a. Attendance at mandatory LSDN training and information events b. Timely submission of quarterly monitoring reports c. Maintain acceptable levels of contract performance d. Maintain acceptable levels of paperwork quality and compliance e. Maintain acceptable levels of data accuracy and integrity ix. Ensure appropriate evidence of learning activity (not just assessment), learner participation in learning and learner progress is available at all times for all funded learning aims.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ead64c-0c31-41dd-a9f2-fc66fc8d8c40
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2015 - 14 Sep 2016 1-2 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
LONDON SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 0YN
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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