Award

HCC Feb 2022 - The Provision of Adult and Community Learning Services

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2022 at 13:43

Tender

15 Feb 2022 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council has issued a tender for "The Provision of Adult and Community Learning Services." This procurement, classified under the industry category of adult and other education services, is currently in the award stage as of 27th July 2022. The framework agreement, which targets a range of subcontractors to deliver educational opportunities in Hertfordshire, has been awarded with a total contract value of £3,900,000. The initiative involves an initial contract term of one year, with the option to extend for two additional years.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specializing in adult and community learning services, particularly those that are registered as UK learning providers and hold a valid UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN). Businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that offer innovative educational programmes and have the capacity to engage with diverse target groups in Hertfordshire can significantly benefit from this procurement. Furthermore, potential suppliers should be prepared to meet performance criteria and possess the flexibility to adapt to changing demands in the educational landscape.

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Notice Title

HCC Feb 2022 - The Provision of Adult and Community Learning Services

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity is now closed.Hertfordshire County Council (the Council or HCC) went out to tender for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for a number of Subcontractors to provide a range of adult and community learning opportunities to target groups within the population of Hertfordshire. The Framework Agreement has been awarded.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity is now closed. Hertfordshire County Council (the Council) went out to tender for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for a number of Subcontractors to provide a range of adult and community learning opportunities to target groups within the population of Hertfordshire.The Framework Agreement has been awarded for an initial term of one year, with the option to extend the Framework Agreement up to a further two years on an annual basis.

Renewal: The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03177d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020493-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Group
Contact Email
anita.shipman@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01707292601

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

ADULT TRAINING NETWORK

ASCEND HERTS

COMMUNITIES 1ST

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS

COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

CREATE COMMUNITY NETWORK

DACORUM COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

GROUNDWORK EAST

HERTFORDSHIRE CARE PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION

HERTS MIND NETWORK

OAKLANDS COLLEGE

SGS SERVICES (EST 2003

SPS TRAINING SOLUTIONS

UNITY WORKS SOCIAL ENTERPRISES

WATERSIDE CONSULTANCY HERTFORDSHIRE

WATFORD WOMENS CENTRE

WEST HERTS COLLEGE

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