Tender

Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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27 Mar 2019 at 18:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is currently running a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) tender for Adult and Community Learning Services, titled "Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services." This initiative aims to engage providers with relevant experience to deliver innovative educational projects, funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Notably, the DPS period began on 27th March 2019 and spans three years with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period closing on 26th March 2022 and the contract set to commence by 27th March 2022. The location for service delivery is Suffolk, UK, and the total contract value is estimated at £4,250,000.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in adult education, training services, and community projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find a conducive environment to compete, as new providers can join the DPS at any point within its duration. Given the focus on innovative and varied learning projects for adults, firms with a strong track record in delivery, compliance with ESFA funding rules, and a commitment to community engagement are particularly well-suited to participate in this process.

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Notice Title

Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are inviting applicants to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Adult and Community Learning Services. The Council intends to appoint providers with relevant experience and a proven track record to deliver innovative and varied adult and community learning projects. Contracts will be for the delivery of learning against the funding the Council receives from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for the Adult Education Budget (AEB) for learners aged 19+. Delivery must meet the regulations outlined in the ESFA Funding Rules. (Example of current Funding Rules can be found using the following link:- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-education-budget-funding-rules-2018-to-2019). The period of the DPS will be 3 Years plus an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, commencing on 27th March 2019. We reserve the right to award places within this DPS to an unlimited amount of suppliers. New applicants can join the DPS during the course of the duration. Please note should performance not be compliant with the DPS Tender Terms and Conditions, applicants may be removed from the DPS Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc3f15-0628-4bf2-9748-db8e3a7c4510
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2022 - 28 Mar 2022 30 days
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
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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