Tender

Adult Education

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Jul 2018 at 16:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire County Council is currently conducting a procurement process for an "Adult Education" service as part of the public service industry. This procurement is at the active tender stage and is scheduled to close on 31st August 2018. The total value of this contract is £2,000,000, aimed at enhancing employability and skills for adults aged 19 and over within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement will utilise an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit their proposals for consideration.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on adult education and skill development. Companies that provide tailored support for low-skilled adults, individuals with learning difficulties, or devising employability programmes would be well-positioned to compete. This initiative not only aids in addressing the skills gap but also contributes to the overall improvement of workforce readiness and quality of life for participants in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Education

Notice Description

Where need is best met through local or specialist services, the Council seeks to procure delivery from external providers to assist adults (19+) with low skills levels and/or high needs back to work, and to improve their employment prospects, confidence and health & wellbeing through five curriculum areas. First Steps provides learners with low skills levels with the skills and knowledge they need to progress to further learning opportunities. Employability provides unemployed/low waged adults (aged 19+) with the skills and knowledge they need to gain employment/self employment/ or further their employment prospects. Adults with Learning Difficulties &/or Disabilities develops skills that help independence in everyday life. Adult *Supported Internships: Steps into Work , qualification designed for unemployed adults with high needs that present a barrier to obtaining employment. Local Flex, to prepare for and/or respond to emerging local need

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94f955d1-2b71-40fc-b75a-59225c2626a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e0d637-c5f8-4752-bd5e-f38be611e157
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2018 - 27 Oct 2022 4-5 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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