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15 Jul 2019 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for a "Framework for the Provision of Community Learning Lots 1 - 6" with a budget of £4,200,000. This initiative aims to establish a group of suppliers to deliver various community learning services across the eight districts of Staffordshire. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having announced the awarded contracts on 28th June 2019, with contract periods commencing on 1st August 2019 and concluding on 31st July 2023. This contract falls under the Education and Training Services category, with relevant delivery locations in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses involved in educational services, including community learning providers, training organisations, and non-profits focused on adult education. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the County Council values innovative and responsive proposals that meet the educational needs of local communities. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth and support the diversification of educational offerings in Staffordshire.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Community Learning Lots 1 - 6

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council wishes to engage a group of suppliers to deliver a range of Community Learningservices throughout the eight districts of Staffordshire. Funding for the Community Learning provision is sourcedfrom a contract awarded to Staffordshire County Council from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). 2 / 13 The community learning service currently works with schools, colleges, third sector organisations, independenttraining providers and local community groups to secure and deliver a range of learning opportunities for adultsand families across Staffordshire. Staffordshire County Council wishes to procure its contracted provision in order to source high quality responsive and innovative community learning provision. The County Council is subject to accountabilityand scrutiny of the ESFA and Ofsted. All contracted provision must comply with ESFA and County Councilregulations and related statutory requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3f8915b-c667-4b7b-81f1-0d39be266881
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc35d23-6f54-426b-a44b-55521fa7b66c
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

Bright Beginnings Family Hub CIC

University of Derby

Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise CIC

Acorn Training Ltd

APOLLO RESOLUTIONS LTD

Cerebral Palsy Mid Staffordshire Within Greenhall School Complex

Codsall Community High School

Community Forest Services Ltd

EAST GB LIMITED

ETS TRAINING LIMITED

Forest of Mercia CIC

Free to Learn Ltd

Gartmore Riding School

Genius Within CIC

Growing Rural Enterprise Limited

PM Training

SMALL TALK (SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY) LTD

South Staffordshire College

Staffordshire Care Farming CIC

Stoke On Trent College

Upper Moreton Rural Activities CIC

Walsall College

Workers' Educational Association

WIDER LEARNING LIMITED

Staffordshire County Council Families First

Further Information

Notice Documents

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