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Loughborough College Adult Skills Fund (ASF)

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

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08 Oct 2024 at 11:05

TenderUpdate

11 Jul 2024 at 13:05

Tender

11 Jul 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough College, a regional authority situated in Loughborough, United Kingdom, has invited suppliers to tender for the delivery of full qualifications across various levels under the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) programme. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 80000000 for Education and Training Services, commenced with a tender stage and has recently advanced to an award stage. The open procedure method was employed, and the contract was awarded to The Skills Network on 7th October 2024, with a total contract value of £200,000. This tender aims to enhance the quality and geographical coverage of the College's existing Adult Skills Fund provision.

Given its orientation towards education and training services, this tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the educational services sector. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in vocational training, adult education, or similar services would find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth. By participating, suppliers can gain strategic partnerships that enhance their service portfolio and broaden their regional footprint. Notably, the tender aligns with the College’s sub-contracting policy, aiming to add strategic value to its current offerings, thus making it a significant prospect for businesses aiming to collaborate with a reputable educational institution like Loughborough College.

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Notice Title

Loughborough College Adult Skills Fund (ASF)

Notice Description

Loughborough College is inviting providers to tender to deliver full qualifications at a variety of levels. Partnership tenders should complement our sub-contracting policy with the aim of adding strategic value to existing College provision, and enhancing the quality, range, and geographical coverage of the College's Adult Skills Fund provision. Full details of the College's Requirements can be found in the Specification within this document (Schedule 1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Loughborough College is inviting providers to tender to deliver full qualifications at a variety of levels. Partnership tenders should complement our sub-contracting policy with the aim of adding strategic value to existing College provision, and enhancing the quality, range, and geographical coverage of the College's Adult Skills Fund provision. Full details of the College's Requirements can be found in the Specification within this document (Schedule 1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047c91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032219-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 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
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@loucoll.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1509215831

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3BT
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Southfields
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SKILLS NETWORK

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