Tender

Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System of Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has extended its existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Adult and Community Learning Services by twenty-four months, now running until 31 March 2027. The tender is currently in the active stage and covers the procurement of services within the adult and other education sector (CPV code 80400000). This procurement process involves the provision of Adult Skills Fund-funded learning programmes for individuals aged 19 years and over. It encompasses services across the UKH14 region (Ipswich) and utilises a restricted, selective procurement method. Potential suppliers have until 31 March 2027 to submit electronic or written submissions via Suffolk Sourcing. The total estimated value of this extension is £7,290,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and skill development. Organisations with expertise in delivering educational services to adults can leverage this dynamic purchasing system to secure long-term contracts with Suffolk County Council. Suitable applicants include those experienced in adhering to Department for Education's funding regulations for the Adult Skills Fund. Competitive businesses may benefit from the flexibility of the DPS to award places to an unlimited number of suppliers, fostering potential for growth and continuous engagement in the public sector educational services market.

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Notice Title

Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System of Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are inviting applicants to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Adult and Community Learning Services. Contracts will be for the delivery of learning against the funding the Council receives from the Department for Education (DFE) for the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for learners aged 19 years and over. Delivery must meet the regulations outlined in the DFE Funding Rules: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-funding-rules-for-2024-to-2025/adult-skills-fund-funding-rules-2024-to-2025 We reserve the right to award places within this DPS to an unlimited number of suppliers. New applicants can join the DPS during the course of the duration. Please note should performance not be compliant with the DPS Tender Terms and Conditions, applicants may be removed from the DPS.

Lot Information

Adult and Community Learning

Please see short description above. Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 24 months to 31 March 2027. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. The extension will allow Suffolk County Council and potential bidders time to plan a suitable replacement under the Procurement Act 2023 that also takes into consideration the objectives of the National Procurement Policy Statement. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice.

Renewal: The DPS will remain open until 31 March 2027.

Skills Development

Please see short description above. Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 24 months to 31 March 2027. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. The extension will allow Suffolk County Council and potential bidders time to plan a suitable replacement under the Procurement Act 2023 that also takes into consideration the objectives of the National Procurement Policy Statement. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice.

Renewal: The DPS will remain open until 31 March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004722-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,290,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,290,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suffolk.sourcing@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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