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Contract for the provision of a Literacy Support Service for Schools

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2017 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is currently engaged in the procurement of a Literacy Support Service for Schools, primarily targeting primary education services within the South West region of England. The tender process, which falls under an open procurement method, aims to award a contract valued at £175,000, with a minimum value of £141,360. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2017 and will extend until 31st August 2021. Interested suppliers had until 12th January 2017 to submit their tenders for consideration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational services and training, particularly those specializing in literacy development for primary schools. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract especially relevant. The successful supplier will not only provide essential support to Somerset primary schools but may also have the potential to extend their services to neighbouring counties, thereby facilitating regional growth and collaboration in educational resources.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of a Literacy Support Service for Schools

Notice Description

Somerset County Council is tendering for the provision of a literacy support service predominantly for primary schools. The Supplier selected from this tender process will provide a literacy support service as part of the wider services delivered by Support Services for Education to primary schools in Somerset. There may bean opportunity to deliver this Service to schools in neighbouring counties, although there is no indication or predetermined levels of business at this stage. Please note that there is no guaranteed commitment of the number of schools who will purchase this service for the academic years 2017-2022. The literacy support service will offer a range of support, information and guidance for the teaching of literacy that will assist with literacy planning and delivery, the provision of resources and access to training and workshops to support the objectives. For full details please see tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89f70751-5831-4b40-917b-a494ec38af69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Barbara Butera
Contact Email
blbutera@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7977400626

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET PRIMARY NETWORK

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