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Contract for Adult Skills Provision

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2017 at 11:06

Tender

20 Dec 2016 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, focuses on the "Contract for Adult Skills Provision" within the education and training services sector. This contract is aimed at delivering learning opportunities funded through the Adult Education Budget for adults aged 19 and over, specifically in County Durham. The procurement method is open, allowing for a wide range of bidders to participate. Key dates include a tender period that ended on 23rd January 2017, and the contract is scheduled to start on 30th January 2017, concluding on 31st July 2017. A total budget of £300,000 is allocated for this initiative, with individual bids permitted up to £50,000, inclusive of management fees.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for organisations specialising in adult education, training services, and skills development. Businesses that design and implement accredited learning programmes, particularly those capable of offering initiatives up to Level 2, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the adult education sector with experience in delivering funded qualifications will find this opportunity attractive as it may enhance their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with Durham County Council.

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Notice Title

Contract for Adult Skills Provision

Notice Description

This contract ("the Contract") is for the provision of learning opportunities funded through the Adult Education Budget for adults aged 19+. Durham County Council's Adult Learning and Skills Service receive funding from the Skills Funding Agency for this provision. The Adult Learning & Skills Service is designated as the 'Provider' of this learning through provision that it secures by means of contracts with delivery organisations. Durham County Council's Adult Learning & Skills Service is pleased to encourage organisations to bids to deliver regulated funded qualifications listed for approval under the new Adult Education Budget (AEB). Bidders to the fund will be asked as part of their submission to design and cost appropriate accredited learning programmes up to Level 2 for learners across County Durham. Bidders can apply for this funding from December 2016 with delivery starting in January 2017; all delivery must be completed by 31st July 2017. The Council has a PS300,000 budget for this funding opportunity of which Bidders can apply for up to a maximum of PS50,000 including any management/development fee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcb3c5cd-637a-4074-8ad7-08077c7619ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2afa3731-715c-4163-9ae0-8daf4ebe5157
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ACUMEN COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT TRUST

ALD HAIRDRESSING TRAINING ACADEMY

CDC ENTERPRISE AGENCY

GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST (TRADING AS GROUNDWORK NE & CUMBRIA

J AND K TRAINING

NOVA PAYROLL MANAGEMENT SERVICES T/A PIN POINT TRAINING

ORACLE TRAINING SOLUTIONS

PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING

THE CARE PEOPLE SOUTH TYNESIDE LTD (TRADING AS THE CARE PEOPLE C

Further Information

Notice Documents

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