Planning

West Sussex County Council - Adult Education provision from August 2022

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Jan 2021 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Sussex County Council focuses on adult education provision set to commence in August 2022. Currently in the planning stage, this tender seeks feedback through soft market testing to evaluate market capacity and capabilities. The council, classified under the industry category of "Adult and other education services" (CPV code: 80400000), aims to enhance educational participation for over 3,000 adults annually across various venues in West Sussex. Interested parties are invited to complete a survey by the deadline of 19th February 2021, which will inform the commissioning process. Future notices regarding this tender are planned for 1st September 2021.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses engaging in the adult education sector, particularly those offering skills training, employability, and digital access courses. Companies that specialise in educational services for disadvantaged groups, including individuals with low qualifications or specific learning needs, would be particularly well-suited to participate. By effectively responding to the identified aims of increasing participation and addressing the impacts of the Covid pandemic, businesses can position themselves for growth and contribute positively to the community's educational landscape.

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Notice Title

West Sussex County Council - Adult Education provision from August 2022

Notice Description

Soft market testing to inform Adult Education provision from August 2022BackgroundWSCC currently receives c. PS3.1m of ESFA AEB funding annually, c. PS1.25m Adult Skills, c. PS1.9m Community Learning. WSCC commissions subcontractors to deliver provision for West Sussex residents. Provision is currently delivered in approximately 80 venues across West Sussex to over 3,000 adults each year. Adult Learning AimsThe overarching ambitions for West Sussex County Council's Adult Education Service are: * To maximise adult participation in education and training in order to achieve economic growth, full employment, social inclusion, community cohesion, health and wellbeing. * To increase the amount of Adult Skills / employability / digital / access courses available to residents, especially for learners in our most deprived areas and those that have been most impacted by the Covid pandemic.* To support those whose individual circumstances place them most in need of learning and skills as well as those who may not otherwise have access to learningPriority learner groups include:-Those not in employment and / or in receipt of benefits-Those with low skill levels-Those with no qualifications-Disadvantaged groups or individuals with specific needs, e.g. lone parents, BAME groups, adults with learning difficulties and / or disabilities-Those who wish to improve their employment and / or further learning opportunities.SurveyWSCC is asking interested parties to complete a short survey to understand market capacity and capability and to inform the next steps in commissioning this service.The survey can be accessed by referring to the Council's e-sourcing platform SE Shared Serviceshttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home and searching for the project 'WSCC - JS - Soft market testing to inform Adult Education provision from August 2022'. You will need to register your company to access the document. The deadline for completed surveys is 19/02/2021. NoteThis exercise does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for West Sussex County Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Soft market testing to inform Adult Education provision from August 2022BackgroundWSCC currently receives c. PS3.1m of ESFA AEB funding annually, c. PS1.25m Adult Skills, c. PS1.9m Community Learning. WSCC commissions subcontractors to deliver provision for West Sussex residents. Provision is currently delivered in approximately 80 venues across West Sussex to over 3,000 adults each year. Adult Learning AimsThe overarching ambitions for West Sussex County Council's Adult Education Service are: * To maximise adult participation in education and training in order to achieve economic growth, full employment, social inclusion, community cohesion, health and wellbeing. * To increase the amount of Adult Skills / employability / digital / access courses available to residents, especially for learners in our most deprived areas and those that have been most impacted by the Covid pandemic.* To support those whose individual circumstances place them most in need of learning and skills as well as those who may not otherwise have access to learningPriority learner groups include:-Those not in employment and / or in receipt of benefits-Those with low skill levels-Those with no qualifications-Disadvantaged groups or individuals with specific needs, e.g. lone parents, BAME groups, adults with learning difficulties and / or disabilities-Those who wish to improve their employment and / or further learning opportunities.SurveyWSCC is asking interested parties to complete a short survey to understand market capacity and capability and to inform the next steps in commissioning this service.The survey can be accessed by referring to the Council's e-sourcing platform SE Shared Serviceshttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home and searching for the project 'WSCC - JS - Soft market testing to inform Adult Education provision from August 2022'. You will need to register your company to access the document. The deadline for completed surveys is 19/02/2021. NoteThis exercise does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for West Sussex County Council. Additional information: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the SE Shared Services portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001766-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.skilling@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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