Award

SUPPLY OF SHORT COURSES THAT ARE FUNDED THROUGH ADULT SKILLS FUND TO LEARNERS WITH DEVON AND TORBAY RESIDENTIAL POSTCODES.

PETROC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2025 at 14:39

Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Petroc, a buying organisation, initiated an open procurement process for the supply of short courses funded through the adult skills fund, targeted at learners with Devon and Torbay residential postcodes. This contract is classified under the education and training services category and is set to operate in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The relevant procurement stages include the Tender stage, which concluded on 19 February 2025, followed by the Award stage on 1 April 2025, with the contract starting from 1 March 2025 and ending on 31 May 2025, with a possible extension until 31 July 2025. The total contract value amounts to £250,000, with specific awards amounting to £141,664 and £84,000 respectively for the suppliers Learning Curve Group Limited and Skills Network.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for suppliers specialising in educational and training services. Businesses such as SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete, given their suitability outlined in the procurement details. The open procedure procurement method ensures fair competition and allows diverse businesses to propose innovative and effective solutions tailored to the training needs of learners in Devon and Torbay. Contractors in this region have the potential to expand their market footprint and contribute to skill development, thereby enhancing their portfolio and driving business growth.

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Notice Title

SUPPLY OF SHORT COURSES THAT ARE FUNDED THROUGH ADULT SKILLS FUND TO LEARNERS WITH DEVON AND TORBAY RESIDENTIAL POSTCODES.

Notice Description

Petroc have an urgent requirement and are seeking suppliers of training services for the supply of short courses that are funded through adult skills fund to learners with Devon and Torbay residential postcodes. The supply period is from March 1st 2025 to May 31st 2025 with an option for this to be extended to July 31st 2025. Interested parties are invited to provide a proposal against the colleges request for quote documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cea8f2d7-b2f0-438f-980b-19b81a180d6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1f047f-6ae8-47e3-8c01-aa0ec4f0cd8a
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,664 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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
PETROC
Contact Name
Graham Greatorex
Contact Email
graham.greatorex@petroc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSTAPLE
Postcode
EX31 2BQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Roundswell
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

SKILLS NETWORK

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