Award

Provision of Adult Learning in Cumbria

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2022 at 11:24

Tender

28 Feb 2022 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is seeking submissions for the 'Provision of Adult Learning in Cumbria', aimed at enhancing community learning services through partnerships with subcontracted training providers. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract set to span from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2023. The total contract value will not exceed £300,000, with the open tender process allowing providers to bid for specific geographic lots within Cumbria. The deadline for submissions was 31st March 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in adult education and accredited skills qualifications. Businesses that offer training in areas such as STEM, health and care, or community learning can benefit from engaging in this procurement. With the focus on bridging educational gaps in rural areas and supporting specific target groups, businesses possessing expertise in these domains will find suitable prospects to expand their reach and contribute meaningfully to the community.

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Notice Title

Provision of Adult Learning in Cumbria

Notice Description

Cumbria County Council Community Learning and Skills is looking to develop a range of partnerships with subcontracted providers to help us: * Provide additional capacity in specific curriculum and geographic areas not covered by our own community learning centres * Specialist Provision (e.g. horticulture, STEM - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, health and care) * Provision to support rural isolation * Specific target group - LDD, employability Adult Learning are inviting submissions by training providers to deliver subcontracted provision to meet the gaps outlined in our rationale. This provision will consist of mainly accredited skills qualifications which must be available for funding on the ESFA Find a Learning Aim System - https://findalearningaimbeta.fasst.org.uk/ We will also procure a small proportion of non-accredited community learning provision in the Carlisle area only. This should link directly to the digital and core curriculum with clear progression pathways to accredited qualifications. This contract is for the provision accredited qualifications and non-accredited courses in each of the six areas of Cumbria. The contract will be for a period of 1 academic year from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2023. Provision will be split into geographic lots outlined in paragraph 1.5 of the ITT. Providers can bid for whole geographic lots (Lot 1, Lot 2.....), sub lots (A, B, C.....) or multiples of both. . The total contract value will not exceed PS300k over the academic year. Further details of the Contract requirements and the Lots are included in the Tender Documents, available via The Chest - https//www.the-chest.org.uk All clarifications regarding the Tender Documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest - please use the support available from the home page. Additional information: Full tender documents and specification are available via The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk All queries and tender submissions must be via The Chest. Impact of LGR - Please note that Cumbria is currently undergoing a Local Government Reorganisation. Government has announced that Cumbria County Council and the six district councils are to be replaced by two unitary authorities with effect from 01 April 2023. This Agreement is for use by Cumbria County Council as identified in the contract notice and any successor council(s) as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 of Cumbria County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cf2ea1-69e4-4e36-9c1c-97fb0a1739c5
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
SME

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
£299,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Henderson
Contact Email
alison.e.henderson@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228221741

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

GEN II ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

KINGMOOR COMMUNITY & BUSINESS CENTRE

NEWTON RIGG LTD T/A NR TRAINING

PHX TRAINING

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