Award

Somerset Community Learning

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2021 at 21:45

Tender

18 Mar 2021 at 22:56

TenderUpdate

19 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Planning

12 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a tender process for the Somerset Community Learning contract, which falls under the education and training services category. This competitive procurement was initiated under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and aimed to establish a contract for providing education and training services to adult learners in Somerset. The new contract will commence on 1 August 2021 and conclude on 31 July 2022, with a possible extension pending the outcomes of further assessments. Companies interested in this opportunity were invited to submit their bids by 16 April 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on adult education and community engagement. Providers that can deliver flexible learning options, such as evening classes and bite-sized delivery, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, organisations that are experienced in working with disadvantaged groups or those with low skills may find this opportunity particularly aligned with their missions, ultimately contributing to their growth and social impact in the Somerset area.

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Notice Title

Somerset Community Learning

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of delivery of education and training to adult learners' resident in Somerset, through a single ESFA funded Community Learning contract for services. The existing ESFA funded Community Learning contract for services in Somerset will come to an end on 31 July 2021. As a result, a competitive procurement exercise under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for a single ESFA funded Community Learning contract for services has been completed. The contract will start on 1 August 2021 and cease on 31 July 2022. Subject to the outcome of the Further Education reform White paper, and affordability, the ESFA may include a right to extend the contract for a limited period. The procurement will be open to providers who are seeking to deliver education and training provision funded by ESFA Community Learning to adults' resident in Somerset. Providers do not need to be listed on the Register of Training Organisations as this is due to be decommissioned. Providers will need to meet the quality standards that will be set out in the procurement documents. The procurement will fund: - delivery of ESFA funded Community Learning services to adult learners' resident in the geographical area of Somerset only. ESFA funded Community Learning funding is focused on people who are disadvantaged and least likely to participate in learning, including those in rural areas and people on low incomes with low skills. For many learners, this is a first step towards further learning, voluntary work and / or paid employment. - delivery in Somerset only, which is comprised of a two-tier non-metropolitan county, administered by Somerset County Council and five district councils. The five districts of Somerset are West Somerset, South Somerset, Taunton Deane, Mendip, and Sedgemoor (please note this does not include coverage within the 2 unitary authorities of North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset). - any Contractor to whom we award a contract must provide flexible timetabling and modes of teaching and learning (for example, evening classes, bite sized delivery, and drop-in sessions) to attract those furthest from learning, and/or with mild to moderate mental health issues or other disadvantages

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement will fund: - delivery of ESFA funded Community Learning services to adult learners' resident in the geographical area of Somerset only. ESFA funded Community Learning funding is focused on people who are disadvantaged and least likely to participate in learning, including those in rural areas and people on low incomes with low skills. For many learners, this is a first step towards further learning, voluntary work and / or paid employment. - delivery in Somerset only, which is comprised of a two-tier non-metropolitan county, administered by Somerset County Council and five district councils. The five districts of Somerset are West Somerset, South Somerset, Taunton Deane, Mendip, and Sedgemoor (please note this does not include coverage within the 2 unitary authorities of North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset). - any Contractor to whom we award a contract must provide flexible timetabling and modes of teaching and learning (for example, evening classes, bite sized delivery, and drop-in sessions) to attract those furthest from learning, and/or with mild to moderate mental health issues or other disadvantages

Renewal: The Contract contains extension provision, which the Authority may exercise at its discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029306
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014461-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£5,048,398 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,524,199 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,524,199 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
ESFAProcurement.HELP@education.gov.uk
Contact Email
esfaprocurement.help@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 12345678, +44 1234567891

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING

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