Tender

ELECTRONIC MARKET PLACE FOR PROVISION OF ADULT EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT & LIFELONG LEARNING

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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31 Aug 2022 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council is inviting experienced delivery partners to participate in an Electronic Market Place (EMP) for Adult Education, Training, Employment, and Lifelong Learning services. The procurement process follows the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The EMP contract is valued at £750,000 per annum and spans from 1st June 2022 to 23rd February 2029, with further competitions commencing quarterly. The services will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The initial deadline for submissions was 16th May 2022, at 13:00, with subsequent quarterly deadlines.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in education and training services. By participating, businesses can gain access to a recurring revenue stream and establish long-term relationships with the Council. Ideal candidates include organisations with proven expertise in adult education and workforce development, capable of meeting the ongoing demands and requirements outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ELECTRONIC MARKET PLACE FOR PROVISION OF ADULT EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT & LIFELONG LEARNING

Notice Description

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Delivery Partners with relevant experience and ability to provide Adult Education, Training, Employment & Lifelong Learning on a non-exclusive basis Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the General Specification (Schedule 2) and in the Conditions of Contract (Schedule 4 Appendix 2). This EMP is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2022 until 23rd February 2029 subject to continued availability of eligible Contractors continuing to meet the requirements and demands of the Service. The estimated cumulative annual value for the Contracts potentially called off under this EMP is Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds Sterling (PS750,000) per annum. The initial Submission Deadline for the receipt of Requests to Participate is 16th May 2022 at 13:00hrs and will be quarterly thereafter. Further Competitions will commence from 1st June 2022 until 23rd February 2029 Additional information: Further Competitions will commence from 1st June 2022 until 23rd February 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64c5faa0-a3b3-47d7-8259-00d88cfd7e7e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Electronic Market Place
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
£5,625,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2029 - 23 Feb 2029 30 days
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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD5 9AA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Dalton
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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