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28 Jul 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is inviting applications for their "Opening Adult Learning Service Pseudo-Framework for Delivery Partners 2023-2028" tender. This procurement is aimed at engaging organisations capable of delivering adult and family learning services. These services should be provided at various locations throughout London, accommodating the diverse needs of residents in the borough. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure. The tender period is set to close on 27 August 2026. The services fall under the education and training category, carrying a value of £294,000. The contract is intended to commence on 30 September 2026 and end on 31 July 2028.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on adult and family learning. It's especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding their presence within London. By participating, businesses can form strategic partnerships and access potential funding while contributing to the local community’s educational development. The contract provides a platform for sustained service delivery through call-offs against the curriculum specification. Organisations currently engaged in educational roles or looking to penetrate the public sector's training and development market stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

OPENING ADULT LEARNING SERVICE PSEUDO-FRAMEWORK FOR DELIVERY PARTNERS 2023-2028

Notice Description

Kensington and Chelsea's Adult Learning Service is seeking organisations who deliver adult and family learning to join the Pseudo-Framework (5-year framework) for the remaining period until 31 July 2028. The Service is keen to engage with a wide range of providers who are able to deliver adult and family learning opportunities at a variety of locations in the borough, meeting the broad range of needs and residents across this diverse borough. Once accepted onto the framework providers will be invited to apply for funding to deliver adult and family learning courses in borough through call-offs against the curriculum specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24be143-484e-4157-9ced-48af30109a0a
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

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