Tender

Adult Learning Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Tender

15 Jan 2018 at 09:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is inviting tenders for the "Adult Learning Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)", a procurement aimed at enhancing Adult and Community Learning offerings in London. This initiative is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submitting Suitability Questionnaire responses set for midnight on 16th February 2018. Contracts under this selective procurement method will be conducted using a restricted procedure, and the successful providers will serve community groups from September 1, 2018, until August 31, 2022. The estimated budget for this procurement is £2,200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education, vocational training, and community learning services. Companies that can offer accredited and non-accredited courses in areas such as ESOL, Maths, English, and ICT would be particularly well-suited to compete. The flexible DPS model allows new providers to join throughout its duration, making it an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises looking to expand their reach and impact in the Hackney community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Learning Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hackney is seeking providers with relevant experience to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to deliver or host a range of Adult & Community Learning courses, both accredited and non-accredited. This includes Community Learning, Vocational and Employability, Family Learning, ESOL, Maths, English and ICT. These providers will contribute to the delivery of specific community programmes to the 'hardest to reach' community groups in Hackney. The Dynamic Purchasing System model provides flexibility both for the Council and providers as new suppliers can, having met the exclusion and selection criteria, join the DPS throughout its duration. There is no limit to the number of providers included on a DPS, and providers who are unsuccessful when applying to join may reapply at any time. All elements of this tender will be managed online via Hackney's e-procurement portal ProContract under reference DN309118. The DPS will select the most suitable training providers for the identified needs via a process of mini-competition. The mini-competitions will be operated through ProContract. SQ responses must be submitted by no later than midnight, 16th February for bidders to apply for the first round under this DPS. Additional information: The SQ and ITT documents can be downloaded from via the ProContract portal or from Hackney Council's website at: www.londontenders.org or www.hackney.gov.uk/f-tenders-828.htm Expressions of interest applications must be by way of completion and return of the Suitability Questionnaire (SQ). Hackney Procurement Service is offering supplier open day on 31st January 2018 to provide interested bidders more information about ProContract, answer any queries and to help bidders complete the SQ. The supplier day will be held at the Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY from 9.30 - 16.30 and bidders are welcome to attend on a drop-in basis. Please contact the office named in Section 4 above if you require any further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d940d854-253b-4139-adc7-f261d7429dbf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b3f0e9-eea8-4726-a19d-d8f6febe89f1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 4-5 years
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1GQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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