Award

Adult ESOL education

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

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Award

10 Sep 2024 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bristol College has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Adult ESOL education," aimed at providing specialist English language education for non-native speakers within the WECA devolved area. This procurement falls under the Education and training services industry category, classified as services. The primary method of procurement was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at GBP 50,000, was awarded to Cabot Learning Federation, with the date of signing being 1st August 2024. This contract completion stage signifies the culmination of the procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and ESOL services. Companies with expertise in educational services, particularly those focused on language instruction for non-native speakers, would find this sector lucrative. SMEs in the educational sector can leverage this contract to expand their offerings and enhance regional presence, particularly within the UKK1 region. The nature of this limited procurement method indicates a targeted and strategic approach — ideal for businesses that can deliver tailored and specialised educational services efficiently.

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Notice Title

Adult ESOL education

Notice Description

To provide specialist provision to cater for adults requiring ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) provision within the WECA devolved area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide specialist provision to cater for adults requiring ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) provision within the WECA devolved area.

Procurement Information

The College's sub-contracts are considered below threshold light touch services contracts, to which the full light touch service regime does not apply. We are voluntarily publishing this award notice for transparency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049974
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028883-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5UA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION

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