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Adult Learning Provision 2025/26

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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17 Sep 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has recently completed the award stage for its "Adult Learning Provision 2025/26" tender, classified under the education and training services industry category. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure, involving the delivery of approximately 341 courses starting in August 2025 and running through July 2026. The process sought to engage multiple suppliers to deliver both accredited and non-accredited courses, primarily delivered face-to-face across England, UK. The total projected value of these contracts is £800,000. The tender phase concluded on 30 June 2025, and the contracts were officially awarded on 31 July 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), aimed at a diverse pool of service providers who can deliver various educational and leisure courses. Businesses equipped with skilled, qualified teaching staff and the capacity to engage in collaborative curriculum delivery with public authorities stand to benefit. The project particularly suits entities capable of providing flexible, blended learning solutions where necessary, while focusing predominantly on in-person instruction models. Involvement in this framework provides engaged organisations with enhanced visibility and potential network growth within the education sector in the London region.

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Notice Title

Adult Learning Provision 2025/26

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hackney is seeking suppliers to deliver approximately 341 courses as part of its education and leisure offering. There will be a mixture of both accredited and non-accredited courses, starting in August 2025 covering all Lots under this Framework. The Council intends to award contracts to multiple suppliers, who will be expected to liaise closely with the Head of Commissioning and Performance. All teaching staff must be suitably qualified, and all courses must be delivered face to face in a classroom or suitable location, according to the nature of the course. Blended learner models may be considered if there is a specific rationale. Most opportunities are not suitable for online courses and they will not be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b7337f-24b5-47ce-82bf-dda3292c8fb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Brian Clark
Contact Email
brian.clark@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083563000

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
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
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

AFRICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

CITY AND HACKNEY MIND

CORE ARTS MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY

EAST ESSEX VOCATIONAL

MANSFORD COLLEGE

PETER BEDFORD HOUSING ASSOCIATION

PLATFORM

TADO CERAMICS STUDIOS

TEC TRAINING (GB

THE PROTECTION SERVICE

THE STC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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