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AT1320 - Lutons Adult Learning Tailored Community Learning Fund - Release one

LUTON COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2024 at 08:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process titled "AT1320 - Luton’s Adult Learning Tailored Community Learning Fund - Release one" under the industry category of Adult and other education services (CPV code: 80400000). This procurement was managed through an open procedure and involved a mini competition that ended on 4th June 2024. The contract, valued at £80,000, commenced on 2nd July 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The scheme is designed to provide funding for local grass roots organisations focusing on preparation for employment and improving essential skills through digital provision. All activities and services are to be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom and other regions, including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The final award, valued at £75,680, was announced on 1st July 2024, with the awarded contract notice published on 5th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations interested in contributing to the local community through educational services. The open nature of the procurement method and emphasis on grassroots involvement make it especially suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises that specialise in adult education, employment preparation, and digital skill enhancement. Engaging in this contract could lead to not only immediate financial benefits but also long-term partnerships with Luton Council and increased recognition in the educational services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1320 - Lutons Adult Learning Tailored Community Learning Fund - Release one

Notice Description

Luton Adult Learning uses various grant-funding streams to commission/sub-contract a small amount of delivery to local grass roots organisations. As the Government released additional funding streams (Multiply & UKSPF), a mini competition was undertaken with all Providers who were accepted onto the original APL (DN698493) for LOT 3 & 7. Applicants from Lot 3 (Preparation for employment) & 7 (Improving Essential Skills- digital provision) were invited to a mini competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c92b84b-f2ea-4b9f-8dde-232e6da61399
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DIVERSE FM COMMUNITY MEDIA & TRAINING

IMPACTFUL GOVERNANCE - COMUNITY INTEREST

SKILLS PAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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