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Contract for Community Learning Provision

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

08 Sep 2017 at 08:36

Tender

19 Jun 2017 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Durham County Council seeking bids for the "Contract for Community Learning Provision", aimed at providing educational opportunities for adults aged 19 and older in the North East of the United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £1,600,000. The submission period for bids closed on 20th July 2017, and the contract commenced on 1st September 2017, running for one year with a potential extension of an additional year.

This opportunity is particularly attractive for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialize in education and training services. Businesses with innovative approaches to community learning are encouraged to apply, particularly those that can design tailored programmes addressing barriers faced by adults in securing employment and engaging in further education. This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth within this sector, especially for organisations committed to community engagement and educational development.

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Notice Title

Contract for Community Learning Provision

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Community Learning opportunities for adults aged 19+. Durham County Council's Adult Learning and Skills Service are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency to secure adult education opportunities in County Durham. The Adult Learning & Skills Service is designated as the 'Provider' of this learning through provision that it secures by means of contracts with delivery organisations. Durham County Council's Adult Learning & Skills Service is pleased to encourage bids for Adult Learning and Skills Funding. Bidders to the fund will be asked as part of their submission to design and cost appropriate, innovative Community learning programmes to support outcomes for adults aged 19+ who face a range of challenges/barriers to engagement, progression and/or securing sustainable employment. Bidders can apply for funding opportunities with delivery starting in September 2017. The duration of the contract is for 1 year subject to the right of the Council (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend for a further 12 months (in the form of 1 x 12 month extension) from the actual end date. The maximum length of this Contract is therefore 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbd74d8-8dfb-41cc-9778-a3307764c21f
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
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2017 - 10 Sep 2018 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
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)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

ACUMEN COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT TRUST

ASPIRE, LEARNING, SUPPORT AND WELL BEING

CDC ENTERPRISE AGENCY

DISC

EAST DURHAM TRUST

FANE

FIRST POINT TRAINING

FOUNDATION OF LIGHT

GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST

JACK DRUM ARTS

LEARNING REPUBLIC

MBC CERAMICS

NIGEL BROUGH - BESPOKE TRAINING SOLUTIONS

NORTH EAST DANCE COMMUNITY INTEREST

NORTHERN RIGHTS (DTV) COMMUNITY INTEREST

SALT &LIGHT NE

SMARTT NORTH EAST

STANLEY EVENTS

THE CORNFORTH PARTNERSHIP

TIN ARTS

TRAINING IN CHILDCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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