Tender

Adult Learning in Community Settings Framework

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jul 2017 at 14:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Adult Learning in Community Settings Framework", aimed at enhancing adult education services in the region. This open tender will enable the provision of various non-regulated and regulated adult learning courses, focusing on subjects such as ICT, ESOL, and Functional Skills in Maths and English. The deadline for tender submissions is 31 July 2017, with the contract period commencing on 4 September 2017 and lasting until 4 September 2018. Interested providers should be geographically located in Yorkshire and the Humber and possess relevant experience in delivering educational services within community settings.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) specialising in adult education and community engagement. Businesses with a proven track record in similar educational services, especially those accredited with the Matrix Standard for Information Advice & Guidance, are particularly encouraged to apply. Success in this tender could significantly contribute to growth, given the increasing demand for adult education and training within local communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Learning in Community Settings Framework

Notice Description

We are seeking to procure provision funded by the Adult Education Budget, which the Council receives from the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) The specific requirement is for: * Engagement, enrolment activity and learning provision * Pathway coordination Non-regulated AEB adult learning courses in, for example: * Learning, Wellbeing and Employment, * ICT, ESOL, * Functional Skills Maths and English which progresses learners onto: Regulated AEB adult learning courses up to and including Level 2 in Functional Skills English and Maths, ICT, ESOL, Employability, Youth Work and Conservation and Horticulture It is envisaged that the provision will be delivered by one or more providers based in each area of the city. These providers will have the capability, capacity, experience and a track record of successful delivery of similar provision to a wide variety of learners within the specific context of the locality/ies for which they submit a response. This will include experience of delivering in a variety of community settings such as primary schools, libraries and community venues. It is essential that providers have credibility within the areas they propose to deliver. Providers need to satisfy the accompanying PQQ to be accepted onto the Sheffield City Council Framework as a potential provider for the funding stream. All potential providers must note that key performance indicators will be included in all contracts for AEB provision which are issued as a result of this procurement. They will, as a minimum, include expectations in terms of learner retention, achievement, pass, and progression rates. Only organisations that have the Matrix Standard for Information Advice & Guidance will be considered

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89794e4d-fd2b-4499-9d8a-44ee2f057b9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5a4a08-43be-4ace-8a33-91339b6f1076
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2017 - 4 Sep 2018 1-2 years
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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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