Tender

Adult Skills Funding - 2024

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

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Tender

22 May 2024 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Bridgwater & Taunton College is tendering for a contract titled "Adult Skills Funding - 2024" in the industry category of adult-education services at university level. This procurement, with an indicative value of up to £200,000, aims to deliver accredited and Skills Funding Agency Funded Distance Learning qualifications to support unemployed mothers in ESFA non-devolved areas. The procurement stage involves an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 28th June 2024 and the contract period set to be from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to provide tailored learning support, particularly for unemployed mothers, aligning with the College's objectives. Businesses specializing in training programme services, staff training services, and personal development training services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 7th June 2024 to access the full tender documentation and should submit their bids by the 28th June 2024 deadline. The contracting authority, Bridgwater and Taunton College, located in Somerset, United Kingdom, will retain a 20% funding fee, and the College's main contact for queries is Kirsty Ingle (email: INGLEK@btc.ac.uk, telephone: 01278 455464).

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Notice Title

Adult Skills Funding - 2024

Notice Description

Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) is seeking a contract for a supplier to deliver high quality, accredited and Education Skills Funding Agency qualifications which complement the College's current Adult Skills Funding (ASF). The indicative total value of funding available is PS0 up to PS200,000 (gross) based on affordability in each year. It is expected that this funding will be awarded to a single supplier with an expected duration of up to five-year period (1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029). The retained funding fee, retained by the College, will be 20%. Please note this tender is for ESFA non-devolved areas to deliver ASF Tailored Learning specifically providing support for unemployed mothers, particularly those who are lone parents Additional information: Bridgwater & Taunton College are currently out to tender for the provision of high quality, accredited and Skills Funding Agency Funded Distance Learning qualifications which complement the College's current Adult Learner Responsive provision. Please note this tender is for ESFA non-devolved areas to deliver ASF Tailored Learning specifically providing support for unemployed mothers, particularly those who are lone parents The contract will be offered for 2 years with the option to extend for 3 x 12 month periods. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system. When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website and selecting the 'View Details' button of this project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 7th June 2024 and the deadline for submissions of the tender will be 28th June 2024. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3749482e-bde2-48a5-a764-298ecf20b66b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development 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
22 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
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
BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Kirsty Ingle
Contact Email
inglek@btc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01278 455464

Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA6 4PZ
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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