Tender

Non Devolved Adult Education Budget Delivery (Plumbing Sector) Opportunity

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

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Tender

02 Jan 2024 at 09:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Non Devolved Adult Education Budget Delivery (Plumbing Sector)" opportunity is being conducted by Hertford Regional College (HRC) located in WARE, England. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Adult and other education services, with a contract value of £50,000 GBP. The procurement method used is a direct approach with a tender period ending on 8th January 2024. The contract period extends from 1st February 2024 to 31st July 2024. HRC is looking for providers to deliver education within the plumbing sector to adult learners aged 19+ by the specified deadline. This tender is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to enhance their skills offering in the education sector.

This tender by Hertford Regional College presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in adult education services, specifically within the plumbing sector. Providers able to offer the Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies and align their delivery with employer needs are well-suited to compete. Businesses operating within a 25-mile radius of the college's campuses and capable of delivering to a maximum of 14 learners can seize opportunities for growth through this contract. With a clear focus on meeting ESFA funding rules and delivering innovative adult learning, this tender opens avenues for business expansion and collaboration with HRC to enhance the education sector offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non Devolved Adult Education Budget Delivery (Plumbing Sector) Opportunity

Notice Description

Hertford Regional College (HRC) intends to appoint providers with relevant experience and a proven track record to deliver innovative adult learning within the plumbing sector. Contracts will be for the delivery of learning against the funding the college receives from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for the Adult Education Budget (AEB) for learners aged 19+. Delivery must meet the regulations outlined in the ESFA Funding Rules. Providers should be able to deliver the level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies to adults that are seeking to improve their skills and knowledge and develop a career in the plumbing industry. The delivery should be clearly aligned to the needs of employers as well as supporting the College's rationale for subcontracting which can be found on our website https://www.hrc.ac.uk/about-hrc/partnerships-and-subcontractors HRC is seeking providers that can deliver to a maximum of 14 learners within a 25 mile radius of either of our campuses and all delivery should be completed by 31/07/2024. Please note that this procurement is for non-devolved ESFA funding only. This procurement is being run under the "light touch regime" and within the timescales set out in the attachments below. To participate in this procurement you must complete and submit the volumes and values spreadsheet and the procurement questionnaire located in the attachments to subcontracting@hrc.ac.uk or they can be requested via the contact details below. If your organisation has not already completed the HRC Due Diligence checks, they must be completed, and a required assessment outcome achieved prior to any contract award. Due Diligence documentation can be requested via the contact details below. HRC reserves the right not to award contracts based on the outcome of Due Diligence Checks. Any incomplete or incorrectly completed submissions may be deemed non-compliant, and as a result you may be unable to proceed further in the procurement process. Contract awards will be subject to a management fee of 20% and HRC reserves the right not to award contracts based on procurement question responses that score less than 150/300. We reserve the right to add weighting of 50% to question 3 of the procurement questionnaire, should it be required, to determine the most appropriate providers. HRC reserves the right to issue multiple contracts up to the maximum value of this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5a1c9eb-c59e-4f31-bd92-29abdb7cc266
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3579d6cd-3190-4d14-b159-fb6ba60d7e07
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Elisabeth Watson
Contact Email
ewatson@hrc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01992 411573

Buyer Location

Locality
WARE
Postcode
SG12 9JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Ware Priory
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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