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Free Courses For Jobs

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Free Courses For Jobs" catering to the adult and other education services industry category. This contract was awarded to Oaklands College, located in St Albans, under a limited competition procurement method that was below the threshold. Hertfordshire County Council, acting as the buyer, sought bids for this contract, which was officially signed on 19 September 2025, and is active from 22 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. The total contract value is GBP 45,900. While the procurement process has reached the award and contract stage, it falls under the “light touch” regime, highlighting its specific procurement handling.

This tender represents significant prospects for businesses involved in providing educational services, particularly those specialising in adult education. With Oaklands College, a large-scale education provider, securing this contract, it suggests that businesses well-suited for similar opportunities would be those with a strong track record in delivering comprehensive education services that align with public authority objectives. Engaging in such tenders can foster business growth by expanding service reach, building industry credentials, and establishing closer ties with public sector entities such as Hertfordshire County Council.

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Notice Title

Free Courses For Jobs

Notice Description

Bidders were invited to quote for the delivery of Free Courses For Jobs. This is a contract award notice and this opportunity has now closed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061755-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OAKLANDS COLLEGE

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