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AT1339 Reopen Approved Provider List AT1246-Trusted Partner Providers for Adult Learning

LUTON COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2025 at 13:07

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21 Mar 2025 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is currently inviting tenders for the "AT1339 Reopen Approved Provider List AT1246-Trusted Partner Providers for Adult Learning" contract, classified under Education and training services (CPV 80000000). This process is open to all and aims to establish an Approved Provider List for adult learning services within Luton, England. Published on 21st March 2025, the tender process will close on 21st April 2025, with the contracts set to commence on 23rd April 2025 until 22nd April 2034. This open procedure seeks to engage both SMEs and VCSEs who can deliver high-quality learning services to the local community.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly smaller, local providers who are positioned to bid for funding. Businesses that can offer innovative, timely, and effective learning solutions will find this opportunity particularly advantageous as inclusion on the Approved Provider List will enable quicker project startups and potential future funding through government-released funding streams. This is especially relevant for organisations aiming to expand within the UK education sector and develop their service portfolio in collaboration with Luton Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1339 Reopen Approved Provider List AT1246-Trusted Partner Providers for Adult Learning

Notice Description

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, which we would like to do again to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents. As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots. Please see link to the opportunity below https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b7efad6b-5206-f011-8136-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b225c99-f279-4619-8920-8029dece489c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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