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Accredited Learning

Cheshire East Borough Council

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10 Jul 2026 at 11:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process for "Accredited Learning" services, targeting adult education and upskilling to support employment outcomes. Based in Crewe, the council is inviting tenders through an open competition method for services categorised under Adult and Other Education Services. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 24th July 2026, with the tender submission period closing at 12:00 PM. This opportunity falls under the 'services' procurement category, operating under a light-touch regime, with a contract period starting from 24th August 2026 to 31st July 2027. Potential bidders can access tender documentation by expressing interest in opportunity ID: DN821268 on the Chest portal.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those focusing on adult education and skills development. Companies with capabilities in delivering accredited learning programmes and those seeking to expand their portfolio in collaboration with public sector bodies would be well-poised to compete. The procurement process favours businesses, including SMEs, with a strong qualitative offering in educational services. Enterprises that can demonstrate high-quality outcomes and innovative learning solutions, with an emphasis on improving employment prospects, stand a good chance of securing this contract and expanding their presence within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accredited Learning

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council wishes to commission learning provision which is primarily aimed at learners: - Seeking employment outcomes - On the route to gaining employment - Gaining skills and qualifications to empower learners in becoming employed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c852
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065073-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire East Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Postcode Area
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
TLD62 Cheshire East
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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