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Distance Learning Learner Find Service for West Lancashire College

NCG CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Oct 2023 at 20:48

TenderUpdate

10 May 2023 at 14:19

Tender

10 May 2023 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The NCG Corporation has completed the procurement process for the Distance Learning Learner Find Service for West Lancashire College. NCG required a provider to introduce adult learners to the college under the Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded program, focusing on distance learning provision. The contract involves business development consultancy services and saw an award to Starch UK Ltd. The contract is worth £880,000 and was signed on 29th August 2023, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender by NCG Corporation offers growth opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those providing business development consultancy services. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a focus on quality and price criteria for awarding the contract. The key deadline for bid submission was 9th June 2023, with the award period starting on the same day. Interested businesses should explore the NCG Corporation's website for more information and consider how they can contribute to fulfilling the annual targets for distance learning provision within NCG.

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Notice Title

Distance Learning Learner Find Service for West Lancashire College

Notice Description

NCG required a provider to introduce 19+ Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded Learners to West Lancashire College who enrol on a Training Programme with the College and enter into a respective Learning Agreement. Learners will be from non-devolved areas unless a subsequent agreement in devolved areas is required during the contract period. This service is specifically to fulfil the annual targets for Distance Learning provision within NCG.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NCG required a provider to introduce 19+ Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded Learners to West Lancashire College who enrol on a Training Programme with the College and enter into a respective Learning Agreement. Learners will be from non-devolved areas unless a subsequent agreement in devolved areas is required during the contract period. This service is specifically to fulfil the annual targets for Distance Learning provision within NCG. Additional information: Option for 1x 12 month extension after initial 12 month period.

Renewal: Option for 1x 12 month extension after initial 12 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c7af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029467-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NCG CORPORATION
Contact Name
Mr Nathan Graham, NCG Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@ncgrp.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912004290

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARCH

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