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DN758798-Adult Skills Training-EMCCA

Nottinghamshire County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire County Council, representing the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), has completed the awarding phase of a selective procurement process pertaining to the Adult Skills Training provision within the East Midlands. This procurement, conducted through the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), focuses on services under the classification of education and training, with call-off contracts offered for specific Lots. The total contract value amounts to £22,413,269.60 GBP, covering an initial period commencing from 1st August 2025, with a potential extension until 31st July 2028. The procurement aimed to secure qualified suppliers for the delivery of Adult Skills and Free Courses for Jobs within the region, concluding the tendering period on 13th April 2025.

This contract provides notable business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the education and training sector. With significant financial allocations per Lot ranging from £100,000 to £650,000, organisations specialising in adult education and vocational training are aptly suited to thrive under this initiative. The procurement process via a DPS encourages competitive offerings and can aid businesses in establishing a robust presence within the public sector training market, fostering both growth and expertise development in the East Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN758798-Adult Skills Training-EMCCA

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) conducted a Further Competition via the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), ref: RM6348 Adult Skills and Learning DPS to obtain qualified suppliers to deliver its Adult Skills and Free Courses for Jobs provision across the EMCCA region. The Further Competition awarded call off contracts of between PS100,000-PS650,000 per Lot. Call off contracts are for an initial term of 1 year with an option to extend for a further 2x12months at EMCCAs discretion. The Lots are: Lot 1 - Adult Skills Fund Lot 2 - Free Courses for Jobs Service delivery is required from August 2025. See attached sheet for breakdown of awards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddd25189-c51d-4cc7-8237-a7ae74186177
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de137f2-a711-4f8d-9352-268564c5ac78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,511,058 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,511,058 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
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
Nottinghamshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

The Construction Skills People Ltd

Orangebox Training Solutions UK Limited

Momentum Recruitment Limited

Leep Talent Limited

Access Training (East Midlands) Ltd

Pathway First Limited

BACK TO WORK TRAINING LIMITED

Community Training Portal Limited

Think Employment Limited

Learning Curve Group Limited

Further Information

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