Award

Subcontract Requirement for the delivery of Adult Education Budget in Non Devolved Areas (Distance learning)

CROYDON COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

18 Nov 2021 at 09:30

Award

16 Nov 2021 at 16:21

TenderAmendment

28 Jul 2021 at 10:34

Tender

09 Jul 2021 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

Croydon College is seeking suppliers for a subcontract requirement to deliver AEB-funded adult education provision in non-devolved areas of England, primarily for distance learning. The total funding value is up to £200,000, covering a contract period from 22 October 2021 to 31 July 2022. The tender is presently in the Award stage, after being published on 9 July 2021, with a tender submission deadline having passed on 13 August 2021. Supplier eligibility includes having a current Matrix certificate and a proven track record in distance learning qualifications delivery.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in distance learning. Providers that can demonstrate effective knowledge transfer capabilities will be particularly advantageous in partnering with Croydon College to enhance its educational offerings. This collaboration will enable businesses to expand their operational capabilities and contribute to the education landscape within England.

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Notice Title

Subcontract Requirement for the delivery of Adult Education Budget in Non Devolved Areas (Distance learning)

Notice Description

1. Croydon College wishes to issue a flexible subcontract or subcontracts, of a total funding value up to PS200,000, from 22 October 2021 to 31 July 2022, for the delivery of Distance Learning AEB-Funded Provision to adult learners living in non-devolved postcode areas of England preferably within 50 miles of the College. All learning aims and learners must be eligible for ESFA AEB funding in 2021/22. 2. Providers will be expected to share their know how of Distance Learning delivery with the College, to enable a gradual transition of the College's Distance Learning provision from Subcontracted to Direct delivery by the College, in response to ESFA's expectation of colleges to reduce their subcontracted provision. The Provider's capability of managing the knowledge transfer is part of the selection criteria. 3. Application instructions and detailed requirements are provided in the documents attached to this notice (Tender Specification, Tender Application Form, Achievement and Planning Spreadsheet). 4. Providers wishing to apply for this opportunity must: a) Have a current Matrix certificate b) Have a track record of successful delivery of Distance Learning qualifications, either as a subcontractor or under a direct contract. c) Meet any other mandatory criteria specified in the tender documents attached to this notice. At the time of the tender publication, the expectation is that the full contract value must be delivered in the 2021/22 funding year. However, please refer to the tender documents for details of possible contract increase and/or extension, at the College's sole discretion. 5. The retained funding fee, retained by the College, will be 20%. 6. Please use the email address tenders@croydon.ac.uk for any clarification requests and application submissions. Communications received over the telephone or on another email address will not be responded to and enquirers will be asked to resend their communication to the official tender email above. This is to ensure that consistent advice is provided to all enquirers. 7. The deadline for submitting clarification requests regarding this opportunity by email to tenders@croydon.ac.uk is 21 July 2021, 17:00. 8. Responses to clarification requests will be collated and published under this notice as an additional attachment, within timescales as per the Tender Specification Form. 9. The deadline for submitting tender applications by email to tenders@croydon.ac.uk is Friday 13th August 2021, 17:00 - that is, the applications must reach the College by the deadline. The applications must contain the following: a) The completed Tender Application Form and b) The completed Achievement and Planning Spreadsheet and c) Any supporting documents 10. For full details of application instructions, acceptable application format, tender requirements and the tendering process timetable please read the tender documents attached to this notice. Additional information: Please read the attachments carefully as they provide full application instructions and detailed requirements. Responses to Clarification Requests will be published as an additional document attached to this notice. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday 13th August 2021, 17:00. Please use the email address tenders@croydon.ac.uk for any communications regarding the tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad301f1-f682-4926-aa02-4270333ff136
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 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
CROYDON COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR9 1DX
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SKILLS NETWORK

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