Award

Adult Learning Services in Merton

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 11:00

Tender

09 Oct 2024 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has completed a procurement process for "Adult Learning Services in Merton". This initiative involved the creation of an Approved Partner List under the Light Touch Regime, focusing on delivering various adult learning provision courses. The project aims to align with local and national skills requirements, as well as the Ofsted Inspection Framework, with funding sourced from both the Greater London Authority and the Education and Skills Funding Agency. It was executed under an open procedure, with tenders invited by 19th November 2024. Adult education services are classified under industry category code 80400000. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2029, serving regions within England, UK.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing adult education services. With a total value of £3,000,000, it presents a lucrative chance for businesses to expand their engagement in the educational services sector, aiding in Merton residents' skill development and employability. Companies with expertise in adult education, training programmes tailored to workforce needs, and community-focused educational initiatives would find this contract particularly beneficial. The diverse scope and substantial funding ensure that well-prepared bidders can leverage this opportunity to make impactful contributions to the community and enhance their business portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Learning Services in Merton

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders to join the Adult Learning Services Approved Partner List for the delivery of a range of Adult Learning provision courses. This project will focus on the procurement and creation of an Approved Partner List under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) that can be called off at any time during the contract period to deliver adult learning provision. The procurement requirements encompass local and national skills needs, requirements of our main funders the GLA and the ESFA, and the Ofsted Inspection Framework. This contract will provide a route to opportunities to deliver adult learning courses via Adult Skills Fund Adult Core (formula funded) and Skills Fund Tailored Learning for Merton residents, and aims to improve the skills, wellbeing, and employability of adults within the Borough. This opportunity can be accessed via https://www.londontenders.org/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8de5c647-1f71-4f92-a62f-5ad183acb328
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e4e49ab-dc90-4125-84d3-5b101367f980
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 11 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
28
Supplier Names

2MRW TRAINING

ADULT TRAINING NETWORK

CITY COLLEGE STRATFORD COMMUNITY INTEREST

CONSTRUCTION HELP LINE

DB INVESTMENT GROUP

GLOBAL SOLUTION SERVICES

HGV TRAINING SERVICES

HIT TRAINING

KBM GROUP TR

KINARA TRAINING

KIWI & YUZU

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

LIBSUK

PREVISTA

PROVISIONMATE

RAPID IMPROVEMENT

RICHMOND ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

RINOVA

RIPE ENTERPRISES

RUNWAY TRAINING

STRIVE TRAINING

TEC TRAINING (GB

THE SKILLS NETWORK

THE TRAINING PLACE OF EXCELLENCE

TRAIN2WORK ACADEMY

TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL

UCRA

WORK WORKS TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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