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QU180 - Provision of Training of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2019 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is seeking a training provider for the "QU180 - Provision of Training of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training" programme. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically aimed at upskilling approximately 60 tutors to hold a Level 5 qualification. The contract period commenced on 4th February 2019 and will run until 3rd February 2021, with submissions required by 11th January 2019. The provision must be delivered at the Brasshouse Language Centre located in Birmingham, on Fridays and possibly Saturdays, under an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for education and training providers with a strong Ofsted rating to expand their business. Organisations that specialise in adult education, staff training, or specialist training services would be particularly well-suited to participate. Providers should demonstrate their capability to deliver practice-based and tailored training programmes, as well as assistance with completing Functional Skills qualifications, thereby enhancing their appeal to Birmingham City Council and potentially increasing their market presence.

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Notice Title

QU180 - Provision of Training of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham Adult Education Service at Birmingham City Council (BAES) requires a supplier for the provision of the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training to a cohort of approximately 60 tutors. BAES is looking to ensure that their entire teaching workforce is qualified to a Level 5 and is therefore seeking to commission an education or training provider with a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating capable of offering the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training to tutors who don't currently hold a Level 5 qualification. Providers submitting a tender should be able to deliver the qualification at the Brasshouse Language Centre, Library of Birmingham Floor 1 on a Friday pm, Friday twilight and possibly Saturday morning. This contract will be for a period of 2 years commencing 21 January 2019 until 18 December 2020. The delivery of the Diploma should be practice-based, underpinned by the teaching theory that makes best use of the tutors' experience in the classroom. The programme should include tutorials, an introductory session and enrichment activities for tutors taking part in the course. The successful training provider will be able to accredit prior learning and tailor a fast-track programme of one year for eligible individuals. All providers must provide details of: * Course structure, and number of hours per week delivered * Materials and support provided to participants, including details of access to online materials * Number of observations during the programme. It is expected that all observations will be carried out by the provider, and one joint observation with a member of the BAES observation team * Expected class sizes * Awarding Organisation accrediting the programme and timescales for provision of certificates after completion of the programme * Quality Assurance processes in place, including complaints procedures * Safeguarding Policy * Their ability to run a course on a Friday afternoon/twilight and/or Saturday morning at Brasshouse Languages, Library of Birmingham. This is highly desirable. * Whether they are able to offer English and Maths Functional Skills qualifications starting in January to participants who do not hold these. This is desirable. * The DET Programmes running on their own premises starting on January 2019 which BAES participants could join if they are unable to attend the sessions run on BAES premises. This is desirable. * Whether the provider can offer English and Maths Functional Skills qualifications starting in January to participants who do not hold these. This is desirable. Learner Services available to support the learner, e.g. support with enrolment and application for learner loans, tutorials, CEIAG, support for learners with disabilities and learning difficulties. * Enrichment activities and added value offered by the provider. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the admini...

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7ebd32-5a48-4b05-ac8a-c2b2c8a9c54d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80590000 - Tutorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2019 - 3 Feb 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7DJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH & CITY COLLGE BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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