Tender

Adult Skills and Learning DPS

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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TenderUpdate

05 Dec 2024 at 08:51

Tender

16 Jul 2024 at 16:12

Planning

27 Dec 2023 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting as the buying organisation for the Minister for the Cabinet Office, has initiated a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) titled "Adult Skills and Learning DPS" aimed at the provision of education and training services under CPV code 80000000. This procurement process is designed to support public sector bodies including Mayoral Combined Authorities, Devolved Administrations, Local Authorities, Education Establishments, and Central Government Departments across the UK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with opportunities available up to the end of 2028. This initiative includes the new agreement's route to market for all 19+ funding streams, such as the Adult Education Budget (AEB).

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for providers of education and training services. Businesses specialising in adult education, skills training, and apprenticeship services will find this an ideal platform to expand their outreach and secure long-term government contracts. By participating in this DPS, qualified regional and national providers can effectively support the UK public sector in addressing adult learning and skills requirements, facilitating career progression and further qualifications. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, and businesses must comply with Cyber Essentials requirements and provide necessary documentation such as economic and technical selection criteria to qualify.

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Notice Title

Adult Skills and Learning DPS

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to support the provision of Adult Learning and Skills requirements that can be utilised by Mayoral Combined Authorities, Devolved Administrations, Local Authorities, Education Establishments and Central Government Departments. The new agreement will offer a range of pre-qualified regional and national providers to support UK public sector bodies in running procurements for Adult Learning and Skills provisions. CCS will be creating a supply market that enables the procurement of education and training for those aged 19 years and above to help them develop the skills they require to progress into, or within, work; or to equip them for an apprenticeship and/or other tertiary qualifications. The new agreement will provide a route to market for all available 19+ funding streams (including Adult Education Budget (AEB)) that are used by Mayoral Combined Authorities, Devolved Administrations, Local Authorities, Education Establishments and Central Government Departments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This DPS allows for the provision of publicly funded skills training for adults (aged 19 and over), and young adults (aged 16 to 18), to support the development of skills to progress into, or within, work; or to equip them for an apprenticeship and/or tertiary qualification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0429dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039156-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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