Tender

18 111 Provision of an Adult & Community Learning (Lifelong Learning) Provider Panel

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2018 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council is for the project titled "18 111 Provision of an Adult & Community Learning (Lifelong Learning) Provider Panel." This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in the North West of England. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submission is set for 9th July 2018, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st August 2018 and conclude on 31st July 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aiming to create a framework for responsive services in adult education.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses to grow, particularly those specialising in accredited and non-accredited learning programmes, health and wellbeing initiatives, and engagement practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to apply, as the council is looking to build a diverse provider panel to enhance the skills and education landscape for local residents. By aligning offerings with the education and skills funding agency requirements and community needs, businesses can establish long-term partnerships with the council and support local development efforts.

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Notice Title

18 111 Provision of an Adult & Community Learning (Lifelong Learning) Provider Panel

Notice Description

This tender process is an opportunity for organisations become a member of the 'Provider Panel', to provide a compliant route to review the potential enablement of ESFA funding allocation for Adult and Community Learning. Cheshire East Lifelong Learning (CELL) is undertaking a commissioning exercise to procure and develop Adult Education Budget provision for the residents of the Borough reference Public Contracts Regulation Light Touch Regime. This will be delivered in the form of a Contract for the Provision of an Adult and Community Learning: Provider Panel. As this is a Provider Panel, no commitments to service provision and /or funding applications will be made by the Council. These decisions will be made during the term of the Contract by following the call-off criteria shown within the specification documents on 'The Chest' e-tendering portal. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/?ReadForm&login. The project focusses on Learning programmes and/or projects which are aligned to the Education and Skills Funding Agency funding requirements, the priorities set by CELL, Cheshire East Council and Cheshire and Warrington LEP and which match the needs of local people, communities and employers, and the contract will be managed closely to these standards. The Council reserves the right to reopen the procurement process periodically during an academic year, subject to the needs of the Council, the Local Area and Central Government Funding Allocations, and this will at a maximum of 3 times per academic year. Lot 1: Accredited Learning Lot 2: Non-accredited learning * Health and Wellbeing Programmes * Taster/Engagement Programmes * Longer programmes leading to Employment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19b990a-d149-4b6e-9d3f-7e68027cbf72
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Hyland
Contact Email
emma.hyland@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270686453

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

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