Planning

Framework for the Provision of Community Learning

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Jan 2019 at 08:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Framework for the Provision of Community Learning," is being conducted by Staffordshire County Council, focusing on the education and training services industry. This process is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones including an engagement end date set for 15 February 2019. The procurement will take place in the West Midlands, with a framework agreement intended for a four-year period from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2023. A briefing event is scheduled for 5 February 2019, and it is anticipated that tender documents will be available around 20 February 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in education, training, and community services. Companies specialising in leisure, health and well-being, supported learning, family learning, employability, digital skills, STEM education, and progression pathways would be especially well-suited to compete. The open and competitive nature of the tendering process aims to source high-quality, responsive services, providing a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in delivering community learning throughout Staffordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Community Learning

Notice Description

For Avoidance of doubt this is a Prior Indicative Notice . Staffordshire County Council wishes to engage a group of suppliers to deliver a wide range of Community Learning services throughout the eight districts of Staffordshire. A contract for this provision currently exists and is due to expire on 31.7.2019. Funding for the Community Learning provision is sourced from a contract awarded to Staffordshire County Council from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The Community Learning Service currently works with schools, colleges, third sector organisations, independent training providers and local community groups to secure and deliver a range of learning opportunities for adults and families across Staffordshire. Staffordshire County Council wishes to procure its sub-contracted provision through an open and competitive tendering process in order to source high quality responsive and innovative community learning provision. The County Council is subject to accountability and scrutiny of the ESFA and Ofsted. All sub-contracted provision must comply with ESFA and County Council regulations and related statutory requirements. This Procurement is for a Framework Agreement between the appointed Sub-Contractor(s) and Staffordshire County Council, to supply Services on an annual call-off basis. This Framework will be for a four year period from 1.8.2019 to 31.7.2023, on an annual call-off basis. In the event the Agreement is extended the extension shall be on the same Terms and Conditions of Contract as the original Agreement period and will ultimately be at the County Council's sole discretion. The County Council makes no guarantee as to the volume of business on offer and any funding values given are indicative only and intended as a general guide. These will be subject to annual allocations made to the County Council by the ESFA. Community Learning (CL) will have a value range over 4 years of 5 000 000 GBP subject to ESFA funding allocations. Framework will comprise of 7 lots. Lot 1.Leisure, Health & Well-being Lot 2.Supported Learning Lot 3.Family Learning Lot 4.Employability Lot 5.Digital Lot 6.STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics) Lot 7.Progression Pathways (accredited provision) A briefing event for this procurement will be held on Tuesday 5th February 2019, 11.30 am- 1.00pm at Staffordshire Place 1, Staffordshire County Council, Tipping Street Stafford, ST16 2DH. If you wish to attend this event please confirm your interest by emailing: acl@staffordshire.gov.uk It is anticipated that tender documents will be available approx 20 February 2019 via our e-portal https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/tendering/etendering/home.aspx The guide to the portal is on the link and will always be the most up to date version.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5258ade-5456-4d69-b594-7414e72917c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837f0a1a-d1c8-4499-9533-e2dea3c9534d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Feb 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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