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HCC Sept 2024 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services (Step2Skills)

Hertfordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2025 at 16:54

Award Notice
Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 15:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services under the title "HCC Sept 2024 – Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services (Step2Skills)". This procurement pertains to the industry category of Adult and Other Education Services, specifically within the services main procurement category. The procurement method was an open procedure. The opportunity is located in the UKH23 region. The award was finalised on 5th February 2025 following an open tendering process that concluded on 28th October 2024. The total contract value is £7,000,000 with an optional extension for up to two additional years beyond the initial two-year term, at the Council's discretion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of providing tailored learning experiences to adults, people with low skills, learning or physical disabilities, and those with mental health conditions. Subcontractors on the framework can expect to bid for the year 1 Call-Off early in 2025. This presents a growth opportunity for SMEs and organisations listed in the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKLRP) with a focus on delivering value for money and compliance with Ofsted's Further Education and Skills Inspection Framework. The contract aims to support various target populations within Hertfordshire, fostering local economic growth and enhancing employability and educational outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Sept 2024 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services (Step2Skills)

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council), went out to procurement for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services. This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend the initial Framework Agreement period for further period(s) of up to two (2) years on an annual basis, at the Council's sole discretion .

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a337
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004626-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 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
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

Communities 1st

Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts

Community Learning Partnership Limited

Constructive Futures Training Ltd

Create Community Network CIC

DENS Ltd

Dacorum Council for Voluntary Services (Community Action Dacorum)

EM Skills Enterprise (EM Tuition)

Groundwork East

HGV Training Services Ltd

Impact Mental Health Peer Support CIC

Impactful Governance CIC

Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd

Learning Curve Group Ltd

National Numeracy

Oaklands College

Pixel Takeaway Ltd

Roman Education and Careers Ltd

SECCTA Ltd

SPS Training Solutions Ltd

SSG Services (Est 2003) Ltd

Specialist Trade Courses Ltd

Sunnyside Rural TRust

Waterside Consultancy Hertfordshire (Be Positive)

Watford Women's Centre

West Herts College

Further Information

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