Tender

GB-Chelmsford: 0779 Essex Learning Partnership Fund

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Apr 2019 at 12:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is currently conducting a public procurement process titled "GB-Chelmsford: 0779 Essex Learning Partnership Fund," aimed at providing funding for training initiatives that align with the council’s strategic goals in education. With a total budget of £150,000 available, organisations can apply for funding amounts up to £50,000. The tender period is set to close on 22nd May 2019, and the services will be required in the East of England, where the contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2019 and extend until 31st July 2020. This procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of organisations to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in education and training services. Organisations with a proven track record in delivering impactful training projects, particularly those capable of achieving a minimum of 250 enrolments, would be well-positioned to compete for this funding. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their service offerings, establish partnerships, and contribute to the educational development within the community, thereby pursuing growth and visibility in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Chelmsford: 0779 Essex Learning Partnership Fund

Notice Description

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 PS150,000 available. The maximum funding that organisations may bid for is PS50,000. Projects must deliver a minimum of 250 enrolments. ECC is looking to award funding to organisations that can demonstrate the most effective way in which the money will be used and has the greatest impact on learners. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a062c2b-c8a7-4041-8cd7-af027387c0c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad8e3fe-3236-484e-a174-132a3379db98
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
24 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Beaver
Contact Email
andrew.beaver@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03330136253

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

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