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The Best EET Forward Project

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jul 2025 at 10:42

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Wrexham County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "The Best EET Forward Project," aimed at providing educational support for young individuals at risk of becoming NEET, as well as their families and adults requiring additional assistance. This open procurement, designated with the code "Proc-25-45," was conducted under Welsh devolved regulations with a focus on sub-central government public authority needs. The contract, signed on 15th July 2025, runs from 16th July 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a location in the United Kingdom, region UKL23. The procurement's value amounts to over £203,000 gross, and it falls under the services category, specifically focusing on training and education services. The process did not exceed the threshold, featuring an open competition method with emphasis on delivering practical and heritage construction sessions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services, especially those targeting heritage construction and permaculture. SMEs and entities experienced in engaging with hard-to-reach learners will find this project an excellent avenue for growth. The Little Learning Company, a small to medium enterprise, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating an opportunity for similar businesses to enter the public sector education and training market. The initiative aims to leverage new training facilities and expand community engagement, fostering business partnerships within the regional education sector.

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Notice Title

The Best EET Forward Project

Notice Description

Delivery of a range of practical, heritage construction and permaculture-based sessions. To support young people at risk of becoming NEET and those who are NEET in addition to families and adults in the community requiring additional support and the expectation that the provider to positively engage with participants who may be deemed hard to reach within an educational environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040465-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£163,758 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£163,758 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wrexham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LITTLE LEARNING

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