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WAES Referral Agent for Learning Programmes

capitalEsourcing

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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04 Feb 2025 at 15:49

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Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 14:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has issued a tender for a "Referral Agent for Learning Programmes" to market its Level 2 and Level 3 Distance Learning courses across the GLA region and Non-Devolved EFSA regions. The contract, valued at £300,000, aims to find a provider to conduct initial assessments, gather credible evidence on potential learners, and support eligible learners with enrolment via the WAES website. The procurement process is in the active stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 5 August 2024 and contract award starting shortly after. The location for service delivery is specified as the UKI32 region, with the industry category classified under E-learning services (CPV code 80420000). The open procedure method is being utilised for this procurement, and bids must be submitted electronically by the stipulated deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in marketing adult and youth education programmes. It is well-suited to businesses capable of managing learner recruitment, conducting thorough assessments, and providing ongoing enrolment support. Companies that can adapt to the dynamic demands of the authority regarding course offerings and demonstrate value for money will be competitive candidates. This contract can be an excellent growth avenue for businesses looking to expand their presence in the educational services sector in the UK, especially those operating within the GLA and Non-Devolved EFSA regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WAES Referral Agent for Learning Programmes

Notice Description

The scope of this procurement is to identify a provider who can market Westminster Adult Education Services Level 2 and Level 3 Distance Learning courses across the GLA region and Non-Devolved EFSA regions. The agent will be required to conduct initial assessment and obtain credible evidence on potential learners and support eligible learners with enrolment via WAES website.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed contract arrangement is for a single referral agent who has the appropriate expertise to market to, recruit, conduct initial assessments, induct, and refer learners undertaking level 2 and 3 qualifications in Childcare, Health and Social Care, Business and Digital. Targets would be set out annually based of the GLA an ESFA funding allocations for the academic year. We also sought proposals from agents that can also support the Free Courses for Jobs Curriculum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047b25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003695-2025
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80310000 - Youth education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£377,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
capitalEsourcing
Additional Buyers

Westminster City Council

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Free Courses UK

Further Information

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