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Lifelong Learning 2023/24

Cheshire East Borough Council

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04 Aug 2023 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL has awarded a contract for the provision of Adult Education Budget services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, titled "Lifelong Learning 2023/24", aimed to commission learning provision primarily targeting individuals seeking employment or on the pathway to employment. The contract, valued at £133,948 GBP, utilised the Other - Restricted RFQ below threshold procurement method. The tender period ended on June 22, 2023, with a contract period running from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.

This tender by CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL presents a significant business opportunity for service providers with expertise in Adult and other education services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with strong links to the Department of Work and Pensions, Cheshire Job Centre, local employers, and similar providers are encouraged to apply. The contract aims to fulfil the skills requirements outlined in the Cheshire and Warrington LEP Skills Report and Cheshire East's Corporate Plan, prioritising the needs of young people with Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lifelong Learning 2023/24

Notice Description

Skills & Lifelong Learning (S&LL) is undertaking a commissioning exercise to procure and develop Adult Education Budget provision for the residents and workers of the Cheshire East Borough and Cheshire and Warrington LEP areas. S&LL wishes to commission learning provision which is primarily aimed at learners: * seeking employment outcomes, or * on the route to gaining employment. S&LL encourages applications from those with proven links with the DWP, the Cheshire Job Centre structure, local employers and other providers of similar provisions. S&LL is seeking to commission local providers with excellent local links. Other considerations These programmes should demonstrate how they meet: * Cheshire and Warrington LEP Skills Report and its Annexes. * Cheshire East's Corporate Plan S&LL welcomes applications from high quality providers to meet the needs of young people with Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6c6a43a-965b-41c5-9ad0-5566ecded43e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5ad574-3a7a-4ba9-8e96-9df768373670
Current Stage
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted RFQ below threshold
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,948 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,948 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire East Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Create & Develop Career Solutions

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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