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BT1849 - Tailored Community Learning Fund - Mini competition LOTs 2, 3 & 9

LUTON COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "BT1849 - Tailored Community Learning Fund - Mini competition LOTs 2, 3 & 9", which falls under the category of adult and other education services. The process was conducted using an open procedure within the procurement method. The procurement targeted suppliers within the approved Trusted Partner Skills APL for the specified LOTs and carried a total contract value of £100,000. The process went through the award stage on 25th November 2025, and the contracts are set to commence on 1st December 2025, concluding on 31st July 2026. This tendering effort primarily serves areas including the United Kingdom and extends to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in adult education services. With Luton Borough Council as the contracting authority, businesses that can offer innovative solutions in community learning can utilise this chance to build partnerships and achieve growth. The openness of the tendering process and its focus on smaller enterprises demonstrate an encouraging environment for agile educational service providers looking to expand their footprint. Suppliers such as Community Systems (NL) Ltd, Groundwork East, Qualified Training Solutions, and Trading as Training Code Ltd have won contracts, highlighting the value of collaboration and expertise in enhancing community learning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1849 - Tailored Community Learning Fund - Mini competition LOTs 2, 3 & 9

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council has undertaken a further competition with suppliers who are approved on our Trusted Partner Skills APL for LOTS 2,3 & 9 (DN698493)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be9c854b-48ca-443e-af53-f778a9d5c289
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d1e996-bf3c-4ea9-8ebb-4a7bbddc5246
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, 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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
4
Supplier Names

COMMUNITY SYSTEMS (NL

GROUNDWORK EAST

QUALIFIED TRAINING SOLUTIONS

TRADING AS TRAINING CODE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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