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Dyslexia Training

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire Constabulary has awarded a contract for dyslexia training under the title "Dyslexia Training". The recipient of this contract is Positive Dyslexia Ltd, the second choice supplier, following an earlier award to British Dyslexia Association. This procurement process falls under the specialist training services category and is aimed at the Level 4 Workplace Assessors Programme, initially accommodating 10 students. The contract entails a competitive quotation procurement method with a limited approach, specifying services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. It commences on 2nd June 2025 and extends provisionally until 30th June 2029, subject to annual extension based on demand and budget availability.

This tender creates significant opportunities for organisations specialising in delivering bespoke educational and training services, particularly those catering to dyslexia support and workplace accreditation programmes. Businesses aligned with these services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are well positioned to engage and potentially expand their offerings through contracts like these. The project supports business growth by fostering long-term partnerships in the adult education & training sector, allowing flexibility for course continuity pending necessary conditions. Engaging in such tenders enhances business prospects for organisations striving for community-oriented educational influence.

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Notice Title

Dyslexia Training

Notice Description

This is a change suppliers from British Dyslexia Association to second choice of Positive Dyslexia for the Level 4 Workplace assessors programme rollout. The course will be for one course initially and consist of 10 students acheiving accreditation. This has gone through TSCG at L&D and consists of the agreed number of (6 students from the previous course being upgraded to accreditation and 6 new students) The contract will run from 2nd June 2025 to 2nd June 2026 with an option to extend until 30th June 2029 annually if further courses are required but also dependent upon a budget being available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-909af0f1-ffd6-4616-80be-075674a77e5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2514db-e0c1-4a3e-a9aa-44500266cc14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BRITISH DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION

POSITIVE DYSLEXIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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