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Non-Accredited Learning (Tailored Learning) in Macclesfield

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2025 at 15:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process for the delivery of Non-Accredited Learning (Tailored Learning) services in Macclesfield, awarded to Space4 Autism. This contract focuses on adult and community learning services specifically designed for SEND learners, emphasising employability skills to support social and economic wellbeing. Classified under education and training services, this contract falls within the 'light touch' regime and employs a limited competition procurement method due to its below-threshold value. The procurement process reached the award and contract stage on 15th August 2025, with the contract term running from 1st August 2025 to 30th July 2026, and an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those experienced in tailoring programmes for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities. The contract not only reinforces the supplier's portfolio but also provides an avenue for others in the same sector to explore similar procurement opportunities. Businesses that focus on social impact and community upliftment, such as SMEs and VCSEs, will find such contracts aligning with their strategic goals of contributing positively to the community while growing their own service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Accredited Learning (Tailored Learning) in Macclesfield

Notice Description

Delivery of Non-Accredited (Tailored) Learning in Macclesfield CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF ADULT AND COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES Non-accredited Learning (Tailored Learning) in Macclesfield will focus solely on SEND learners and a provision aimed at employability skills to enhance their employability, maximising the impact on the social and economic wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. The available budget is a constraint for the funding available and will not change during the contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058945
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049279-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPACE4 AUTISM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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