Award

Adult Skills Learning Provision

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2023 at 13:19

Tender

04 Jul 2023 at 07:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of accredited adult learning services. The title of the tender is "Adult Skills Learning Provision" within the education and training services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the deadline for tender submissions set for August 2, 2023. The contract period is from September 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers to deliver adult skills programmes up to Level two for learners in County Durham.

This tender opportunity for Adult Skills provision by Durham County Council presents a business growth opportunity for education and training service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Bidders are required to design and cost appropriate adult skills programmes, offering a chance for businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering accredited learning services. Interested parties can access tender documents free of charge at www.nepo.org using reference number DN676888.

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Notice Title

Adult Skills Learning Provision

Notice Description

Durham Learn receive funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for the provision of accredited adult learning. Durham Learn is designated as the Provider of this learning through provision that it secures by means of contracts with delivery organisations. Durham Learn are looking for multiple providers to deliver this opportunity. Durham Learn on behalf of Durham County Council are pleased to encourage bids for Adult Skills provision including accredited learning. Bidders to the fund will be asked as part of their submission to design, and cost, appropriate adult skills programmes up to and including Level two for learners across County Durham. Bidders can apply for this funding from July 2023 with delivery starting in September 2023. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org utilising reference number DN676888

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c11059a-7023-499b-a527-b5f3e9923ae9
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Musgrove
Contact Email
clare.musgrove@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

COOL BLUE COLLEGE

EVOLUTION TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES

ORANGEBOX TRAINING SOLUTIONS

PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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