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HCC Aug 2024 - PPME for The Provision of Adult Education (Step2Skills)

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES

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12 Aug 2024 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council, through its Adult Care Services, has initiated a Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) for the provision of adult education services under the Step2Skills programme. This initiative, focusing on education and training services, targets the East of England region, specifically Hertfordshire (SG13 8DE). The engagement stage began on 12th August 2024, with a tender period ending on 2nd September 2024. The actual contract is expected to run from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026. The open procurement process invites potentially interested organisations with relevant expertise to provide feedback to shape the council's future decision-making.

This PPME provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in adult education and training, particularly those experienced in serving individuals with barriers such as low skills, disabilities, or mental health conditions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from recurrent procurement opportunities. Engaging in this process could allow businesses to establish or strengthen their presence in community-based education services, leveraging local expertise to meet both national and local needs while delivering value for money.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Aug 2024 - PPME for The Provision of Adult Education (Step2Skills)

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ('PPME') in relation to the Provision of Adult Education. As part of Hertfordshire County Council (the Council), Step2Skills is the Adult Community Learning and Employment Support service and provides opportunities for adults in Hertfordshire to get involved in learning and employment within the community. The Council aim to collaborate with people who face barriers to education and employment such as low skills, learning or physical disabilities, and mental health conditions. Step2Skills was formerly known as HAFLS. Step2Skills has been undertaking an annual Service Needs Analysis to understand priority locations and populations since the adult education service started. This analysis also informs the commissioning process and the evaluation of potential delivery partners in terms of links with target populations, experience of meeting national and local needs whilst also delivering value for money. The purpose of the Council's pre-procurement market engagement (PPME) process is to allow and enable potentially interested organisations with appropriate expertise and relevant experience to engage with the Council. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Additional information: To access this Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a037ab9f-afc9-49af-bb6f-b3a995eca6f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef60fd3-0076-4993-99bf-af0608041cbd
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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