Merton Adult Learning - Main Delivery Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Merton Adult Learning - Main Delivery Service" is currently in the planning stage, led by the London Borough of Merton. This planned procurement seeks to deliver a comprehensive adult learning programme prioritising the residents of Merton. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically adult and other education services, and follows an open procedure. Key industry categories include adult and education services, with a strong emphasis on skills-based and non-accredited learning across diverse disciplines. The procurement is based in the region of Merton, United Kingdom, with significant funding from the GLA and ESFA. Important dates to note include the publication of a future notice by 1st August 2025 and the contract period planned to start on 1st August 2026 and end on 31st July 2031.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses capable of providing educational services, especially those focused on adult learning and skill development. With a total gross value of £4,150,000, the programme offers chances for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to engage through diverse offerings. Businesses specialising in green skills, digital literacy, health and social care, and various skill-building courses such as ESOL, art, and wellbeing will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, organisations with experience in delivering Level 3 courses in accounts and job-related skills are well-positioned to compete, fostering both community growth and enhanced business visibility in the education sector.

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Merton Adult Learning - Main Delivery Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

23rd May 2025 16:50:21 PM
Contract Summary

The service will deliver a comprehensive set of Adult Learning programmes based in Merton prioritising the residents of Merton. Funded under the Adult Skills Funds from the GLA and ESFA the fund is made up of two Funding Streams namely the Adult Skills Core and the Tailored Learning. The Adult Skills Core programmes are skills-based funding and are for accredited and qualification courses. The Tailored Learning courses caters for learners on non-accredited learning and provides for learners making their first steps, including confidence and wellbeing courses. The curriculum is broad and includes cross cutting skills like green skills, sustainability courses, digital, Health and Social Care, Essential Skills including English, Maths and ESOL, Art Courses, Drawing Painting, Pottery, Performing Arts, Singing, Sewing and clothes making, Italics, Guitar Making, Child Care, CV writing, Confidence Building and Wellbeing courses and Level 3 Courses in Accounts under the Adult Skills Free Courses for Jobs.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05250b

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

commercial.services@merton.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Merton Civic Centre, London Road

Morden

SM4 5DX

United Kingdom

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Merton Adult Learning - Main Delivery Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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