Tender

Adult Education Budget (AEB) and Free Courses for Jobs Market Engagement

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

20 Mar 2024 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (the CPCA) is initiating a procurement process for the Adult Education Budget (AEB) and Free Courses for Jobs Level 3 (FCFJ). The aim is to deliver skills courses in Digital, Construction, Life Sciences, and Health sectors to enhance the region's economic success. The procurement method is selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ends on 20th March 2024, and the contract period runs from 28th June 2024 to 31st July 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for Independent Training Providers to engage in delivering adult education and training services in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region. Suitable organisations can participate in an online market engagement session scheduled for 5th April 2024. The procurement process will be through the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System. Businesses in the education and training services sector are well-suited to compete and potentially grow through this contracting opportunity.

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Notice Title

Adult Education Budget (AEB) and Free Courses for Jobs Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region is critical to driving UK growth. Yet, at the same time, many in our communities struggle to access the opportunities that will enable them to thrive. The role that Skills play in addressing this dilemma is central to what will make our region reach its full potential. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (the CPCA) is set to release an Adult Education Budget (AEB) and Free Course for Jobs Level 3 (FCFJ) tendering opportunity in the coming months, to deliver Skills course provision across a range of sectors that are critical to the region's economic success and wellbeing - including Digital, Construction, Life Sciences, and Health. The CPCA covers the Local Authority areas of Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridge City Council, Peterborough City Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council. The CPCA intends to procure high quality adult education and training. This market engagement session is open to suitable Independent Training Providers and will focus on providing an overview of our chosen procurement process. The session will be attended by our Procurement team along with the AEB team who will be available to answer any questions. The session will include the following: An Overview of the Adult Education Budget and Free Courses for Jobs funding streams Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority skills priorities The expectations of Training Providers delivering AEB and FCFJ provision The funding available and delivery timelines The event will take place online, on Friday 5th April starting at 2pm and ending no later than 3.30pm. How to register If you would like to attend this engagement session, please register your place by RSVP'ing with the following details (please note there is a maximum of 2 places per organisation): Name Job Title Name of Organisation Number of Attendees Important Information Please be aware that the procurement process for this upcoming opportunity will be through the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System, they will be on hand at this event to explain how you can register for the DPS. https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6219

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea6f0230-7297-4c4b-b5f4-d1cf72220b40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320ecfab-8a5b-42b4-815e-f124b2458abd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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