Tender

GB-Chelmsford: 0779A ELPF 2019/20

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Aug 2019 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has initiated a tender with the title "GB-Chelmsford: 0779A ELPF 2019/20" in the education and training services industry. This procurement process is currently in the active phase, with the tender period closing on 20th September 2019. The contract, which will span from 1st October 2019 to 31st July 2020, has a total estimated value of £500,000. Interested bidders can propose funding requests of up to £50,500, as the authority has allocated a maximum of £101,000 for this initiative. The delivery location for this project is within the East of England, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors to contribute to educational services. By competing for this contract, businesses focused on delivering training and educational programmes can potentially enhance their market presence and foster collaborations with local authorities. The inclusive nature of the procurement method, which follows an open procedure, encourages a diverse range of applicants to submit their proposals, aligning with Essex County Council's aim to support its strategic objectives through innovative training solutions.

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Notice Title

GB-Chelmsford: 0779A ELPF 2019/20

Notice Description

Education and training services. 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 PS101,000 available. The maximum funding that organisations may bid for is PS50,500. Projects must deliver a minimum of 250 enrolments. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da1c87f-087f-451b-a14b-a792f10184f8
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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