Tender

Community Learning Procurement for Somerset

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

31 May 2018 at 13:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a tender for the project titled "Community Learning Procurement for Somerset," aimed at delivering tailored educational and training services in Somerset. This procurement falls under the education and training industry category and has a total budget of £2,597,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 21 June 2018. The contract period will commence on 1 September 2018 and conclude on 31 July 2019. The services are required exclusively within the Somerset area, which includes various districts and unitary authorities.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the education and community services sector, particularly those specialising in adult education, skill development, and community engagement initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on flexible provisions that cater to diverse adult learners. The open procurement method encourages a broad range of submissions, inviting innovative solutions to enhance community well-being and learning pathways in Somerset.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Learning Procurement for Somerset

Notice Description

The aim of Community Learning funding is to deliver unique flexible focussed provision to adults, not fundable from other Further Education (FE) budgets, to develop the skills, confidence, motivation and resilience of adults of different ages and backgrounds in order to: * improve their health and well-being, including mental health * progress towards formal learning or employment * develop stronger communities We are procuring for delivery of services in the geographical area of Somerset only. When we refer to 'Somerset' in this document or any of the other procurement documents, we mean the geographical area covered by the five districts and two unitary authorities set out below. Somerset is comprised of a two-tier non-metropolitan county, administered by Somerset County Council and five district councils, and two unitary authority areas. The five districts of Somerset are West Somerset, South Somerset, Taunton Deane, Mendip, and Sedgemoor. The two unitary authorities are North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset. Additional information: Access to Invitation to Tender documents are available through our e-tendering portal: https://education.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc385ffa-e846-4463-ae16-a285c8539bf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c20d66-67d3-4fbd-8872-62509af40f52
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,597,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing.help@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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