Tender

Adult Education: Functional Skills in English and Mathematics

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 13:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is inviting tenders for the provision of functional skills training in English and mathematics to disadvantage groups within London. This opportunity falls under the "Adult and other education services" category, with the procurement process currently at the tender stage. The tender is open to training organisations able to deliver training up to Level 2, with the contract commencing on 4th March 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2025. Tender submissions must be completed by 20th February 2025, 12:00 PM.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services. Organisations with a proven track record in delivering high-quality English and mathematics educational programmes will find this contract particularly suited to their strengths. Participation in this tender allows businesses to expand their clientele, establish significant partnerships with a prestigious public body, and contribute to the social welfare of London residents facing various socio-economic challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Education: Functional Skills in English and Mathematics

Notice Description

The City Corporation is seeking to appoint a training organisation to provide functional skills in English and mathematics training primarily to London residents who are disadvantaged and/or suffering deprivation arising from one or a combination of factors including, but not restricted to, poverty, health, housing or education. There may also a requirement to deliver functional skills in English and mathematics to a small number of apprentices employed by the City Corporation. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) invites Training Organisations able to deliver demonstrably high-quality, highly successful, functional skills training in English and mathematics to the national Functional Skills Standards in English and mathematics at all levels from Entry 1 to Level 2 to quote for the provision of this service. Additional information: Please visit the City of London Corporation Sourcing and Contracts Portal and register as a supplier in order to view this tender. https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf6367e-fbf7-41e4-bc53-9ccef7ec8207
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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