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Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) Referral Agent for Learning Programmes

CAPITALESOURCING

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Award

04 Feb 2025 at 17:09

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

05 Jul 2024 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 13:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CapitalEsourcing is seeking a single referral agent to market, recruit, assess, induct, and refer learners for Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Childcare, Health and Social Care, Business, and Digital, under the procurement title "Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) Referral Agent for Learning Programmes". The procurement falls under the industry category of adult and other education services (CPV code 80400000). This opportunity is located in London, United Kingdom, with key dates including the tender period ending on 9th August 2024, and the contract period running from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, following an open procedure (below threshold) led by Westminster City Council, with a contract valued at £377,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in educational services and learner support, to secure a substantial contract while enhancing their portfolio. It is especially appealing to SMEs and VCSEs due to its suitability criteria. The role involves marketing learning programmes, conducting initial learner assessments, and facilitating enrolment, thereby offering a platform to showcase business capabilities in the education sector and engage with a targeted learner demographic. Interested businesses are encouraged to explore this valuable opportunity to expand their service offerings and achieve business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) Referral Agent for Learning Programmes

Notice Description

The contract is awarded for a single referral agent who has the appropriate expertise to market to, recruit, conduct initial assessments, induct, and refer learners undertaking level 2 and 3 qualifications in Childcare, Health and Social Care, Business and Digital. Targets would be set out annually based of the GLA an ESFA funding allocations for the academic year. We also sought proposals from agents that can also support the Free Courses for Jobs Curriculum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be20b17f-324e-400a-9702-70db7f1386dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d7a466-a569-4e9f-867a-37414f658c08
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 (below threshold)
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
£377,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£377,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
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
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
Westminster City Council
Contact Email
pkhan@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07447910596

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREE COURSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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