This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2024 at 13:48

Tender

20 May 2024 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is overseeing the procurement for the "Adult Skills Fund" within the education and training services industry category. Located in England, United Kingdom, the process has moved past the tender stage and is currently at the award stage. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 17th June 2024, and the contract period spanning from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027. Utilizing an open procurement procedure, this tender is aimed at appointing sub-contracted training providers to deliver the Adult Skills Fund programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms specialising in education and training services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded suppliers include a diverse range of training providers such as Brightsparks Training Community Interest Company, Eden Training Academy Limited, and Foundation of Light, amongst others. Effective participation in this project can enhance market presence and offer substantial financial benefits, given the contract value of £1,360,586 and an extensive contract duration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Adult Skills Fund

Notice Description

Appointment of sub-contracted training providers for the delivery of Adult Skills Fund Additional information: This is an electronic tender via the Council's Pro-Contract eTender System. All organisations interested in this opportunity should register an interest against this contract online at https://procontract.due.north.com/home Tender Reference DN724572. All documents are available via this portal. The Council will be using the Open Procurement Procedure, submissions must be returned by no later than 12 noon 17th June 2024 in accordance with the ITT instructions. The contracting authority does not bind itself to accept any bid and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85fbe4fa-62d0-4ed7-8fce-68cbc6844939
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7076f88a-62ac-452a-b614-8872c5a0fab9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,360,586 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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
Sunderland City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

Eden Training Academy Limited

Enterprise Made Simple

Foundation of Light

Key Subject Tuition Ltd

Lokman Training Ltd

Penshaw View Training

STAFF POWER TRAINING LIMITED

Sportscape Training

Three13

TradeTechs Northern

Training in Childcare Ltd

Triage Central Ltd

Uplift Associates Ltd

Winnovation Ltd

brightsparkstraining community interest company

Further Information

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