Award

Adult education services

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

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Award

10 Sep 2024 at 08:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bristol College has completed the procurement process for providing specialist adult education services within the WECA (West of England Combined Authority) devolved area. The procurement, classified under "Education and training services" (CPV code: 80000000), was conducted as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The focus was to cater to disadvantaged adults facing multiple barriers to learning, including long-term unemployment, low skill sets, and mental or emotional needs. On 1st August 2024, the contract was awarded to Hartcliffe & Withywood Ventures for £350,000, and it covers services to be delivered in the South West England region (UKK1). The process is now at the Award stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and training services, particularly those with experience in working with disadvantaged demographics. SMEs that offer tailored educational programmes or support services for adults facing various barriers to learning can find significant growth prospects. By successfully securing contracts like this, businesses can not only enhance their reputation but also contribute meaningfully to community development through educational services. The contract's specific focus on providing specialist provision highlights a niche area that can be effectively met by experienced, community-focused organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult education services

Notice Description

To provide specialist provision to cater for disadvantaged adults. Primarily adults with multiple barriers to learning; from mid to long term unemployment, and/or low skills set; mental and emotional needs, within the WECA devolved area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide specialist provision to cater for disadvantaged adults. Primarily adults with multiple barriers to learning; from mid to long term unemployment, and/or low skills set; mental and emotional needs, 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049978
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028887-2024
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

HARTCLIFFE & WITHYWOOD VENTURES

Further Information

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