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C0617a: Adult and Community Learning Services in London Research and Consultancy

LONDON COUNCILS

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Award

12 Dec 2017 at 16:37

TenderAmendment

12 Dec 2017 at 16:28

Tender

25 May 2017 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The London Councils is conducting a procurement for "C0617a: Adult and Community Learning Services in London Research and Consultancy". This initiative aims to support the development of the London Skills Strategy and is critical for the future devolution of the Adult Education Budget (AEB) scheduled for 2019/20. The procurement process is currently at the "Award" stage, with the contract awarded valued at £57,970 and set to run from 19th June 2017 to 20th October 2017. The procurement method used was a direct one, specifically a single tender action, which is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in adult learning and community services. Businesses that can demonstrate a solid understanding of the employment and skills agenda within London, alongside the ability to effectively address needs and deliver measurable impact, would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on social inclusion and skills strategy enhances potential for collaboration with various stakeholders, further paving the way for business growth in the education sector within London.

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Notice Title

C0617a: Adult and Community Learning Services in London Research and Consultancy

Notice Description

London Councils is commissioning this work on behalf of the four sub-regional partnerships in London, and the Greater London Authority (GLA). London boroughs, via sub-regional partnerships and London Councils, and the GLA have been working together on developing proposals for devolution and public service reform. These proposals cover a range of policy areas including adult skills. It is expected that the government will devolve the Adult Education Budget (AEB) to the Mayor from 2019/20 onwards. The GLA is working with boroughs, sub-regional partnerships and other stakeholders to develop a London Skills Strategy, part of which will inform the priorities for the devolved AEB. London local government is looking for additional independent support and expertise to work with us to: * Identify a role and distinct focus for future ACL activity versus wider AEB funding delivered by FE colleges, boroughs and independent training providers, presenting a rationale for this and being clear how ACL fits into the wider employment and skills agenda. This should include identifying and prioritising the beneficiaries and activities of ACL provision, recognising the links to other key priorities for London such as social inclusion, health and well-being. The role and focus of ACL activity should be coherent and agreed at a pan-London level. * Develop an approach for commissioning ACL services so that they are effective, address need and have clear and measurable impact. The approach should identify the outcomes ACL services in London should deliver; and, following from that, how funding could be allocated to ACL services in London. The approach should clearly show how it could demonstrate improved impact of funding for ACL. * Identify what pan-London policies would be needed to support this approach. * Identify the available data and Labour Market Information (LMI) needed to underpin and deliver this approach and how this could this be used in the commissioning process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-875a90cc-5d69-47a7-ac55-e916c76e7c3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd7c80b-7242-4621-b774-d30c2bf2c120
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2017 - 20 Oct 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0AL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FE ASSOCIATS

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