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Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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18 Aug 2017 at 13:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking bids for a research and consultancy service related to Adult and Community Learning (ACL) initiatives in West London, with the tender titled "Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services." The procurement, classified under education and training services, is currently at the award stage with a contract value of £50,000. The contract period is set to commence on 15th October 2017 and run until 30th March 2018. The tender was published on 18th August 2017, following the completion of a review aimed at enhancing adult education provision in the area. The tender was closed on 28th July 2017, and the procurement method used was a restricted procedure, allowing for selective bidding from qualified suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education consultancy, training services, or those with expertise in program development for adult learning initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-placed to compete, as the procurement is aimed at fostering collaborative efforts within West London to develop sustainable and resilient ACL service provision. Interested parties should have experience in educational assessments and the ability to provide evidence-based recommendations that align with local government initiatives and budgetary constraints.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services

Notice Description

In preparation for skills devolution and as part of a national programme, London government undertook a review of Adult and Community Learning (ACL) services and providers across the capital. This review ran in parallel to a wider London skills area review. The purpose of the ACL review was to establish the long term strategic direction of post-19 adult and community learning provision, provide a comprehensive picture of adult education in London and develop recommendations for the commissioning and delivery of ACL provision in London post devolution. The ACL review covered all ACL services commissioned by London boroughs, five Institutes for Adult Learning (IALs) and a small number of other ACL providers. The review was completed in early 2017. The review of ACL services in London found that overall ACL provision is of good quality with high satisfaction, although there is room for improvement. Duplication, particularly in management and the back office, could be reduced, although the strongest driver for change is the devolution of skills funding. West London boroughs, as well as all other London sub-regions, have therefore been working together on developing proposals for devolution and public service reform. The WLA has secured funding via the DfE's transition grant to take forward recommendations from the ACL review in London. This specification outlines two phases of work outlined within the transition grant bid, which is aligned to a wider roadmap agreed within west London. The key outcome to establish evidence based recommendations for future ACL services through assessment of west London ACL service and options for joint working to support the development of resilient and sustainable service ACL service provision for west London. The work should build on and develop some of the recommendations from the ACL review and should inform the development of the future west London ACL service design. It should take account of the likely context of a declining budget for ACL activity in London.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50c9eca-c38f-421f-aa7a-2d02d1f41641
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 1-6 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW3 4DN
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Heston East
Westminster Constituency
Brentford and Isleworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE

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