Award

Somerset Community Learning

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2021 at 08:51

Award Notice
Tender

25 Mar 2021 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2021 at 10:55

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2021 at 10:16

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Feb 2021 at 11:53

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Feb 2021 at 16:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is undertaking a public procurement process for the "Somerset Community Learning" contract, focused on delivering education and training services to adult learners in Somerset. This contract, valued at £2,524,199, is set to commence on 1 August 2021 and will continue until 31 July 2022, with potential extension options based on future policy developments. The application period for potential suppliers concluded on 16 April 2021, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, specifically targeting organisations within the education and training services sector.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those capable of delivering flexible learning solutions aimed at disadvantaged groups. Organisations with experience in providing community learning services, especially those that can offer innovative teaching methods such as evening classes and drop-in sessions, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, fostering inclusive educational access for adults in the Somerset region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somerset Community Learning

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of delivery of education and training to adult learners' resident in Somerset, through a single ESFA funded Community Learning contract for services. The existing ESFA funded Community Learning contract for services in Somerset will come to an end on 31 July 2021. As a result, a competitive procurement exercise under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for a single ESFA funded Community Learning contract for services has been completed. The contract will start on 1 August 2021 and cease on 31 July 2022. Subject to the outcome of the Further Education reform White paper, and affordability, the ESFA may include a right to extend the contract for a limited period. The procurement will be open to providers who are seeking to deliver education and training provision funded by ESFA Community Learning to adults' resident in Somerset. Providers do not need to be listed on the Register of Training Organisations as this is due to be decommissioned. Providers will need to meet the quality standards that will be set out in the procurement documents. The procurement will fund: - delivery of ESFA funded Community Learning services to adult learners' resident in the geographical area of Somerset only. ESFA funded Community Learning funding is focused on people who are disadvantaged and least likely to participate in learning, including those in rural areas and people on low incomes with low skills. For many learners, this is a first step towards further learning, voluntary work and / or paid employment. - delivery in Somerset only, which is comprised of a two-tier non-metropolitan county, administered by Somerset County Council and five district councils. The five districts of Somerset are West Somerset, South Somerset, Taunton Deane, Mendip, and Sedgemoor (please note this does not include coverage within the 2 unitary authorities of North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset). - any Contractor to whom we award a contract must provide flexible timetabling and modes of teaching and learning (for example, evening classes, bite sized delivery, and drop-in sessions) to attract those furthest from learning, and/or with mild to moderate mental health issues or other disadvantages

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd4ff991-8896-43cf-a925-6b2c365de606
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ccee82-b3ba-43dd-8d5d-7c3b49d207b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£2,524,199 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,524,199 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
20 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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