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title: "Soft Market Testing Questionnaire for Merton Adult Learning Services - Request for Information"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
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# Soft Market Testing Questionnaire for Merton Adult Learning Services - Request for Information

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ad64228-bebb-408c-bacf-0fee730e014e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is planning a procurement exercise named "Soft Market Testing Questionnaire for Merton Adult Learning Services - Request for Information". The procurement falls under the industry category of Education and training services and is open to SMEs and VCSEs. The engagement end date is set for 27th June 2024.

This opportunity provided by the London Borough of Merton can lead to being listed as an Approved Partner for adult skills and learning provision services. Businesses in the education and training sector, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are well-suited to participate in this engagement. The Authority aims to create an Approved Partner List for potential call-offs during the contract period, where interested parties can contribute information and join an engagement session on 2nd July 2024.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise with a view to potentially create an Approved Partner List who can be called off at any time during the contract period to deliver adult skills and tailored learning provision. The Authority would like to discuss and gather information for the provision of adult learning services and the Approved Partner List. There are a set of questions at the end of the document that we request responses to, and there is also the opportunity to register your interest to join an engagement session being held on 2nd July 2024. Please note that this is NOT a call for competition. For further information or to participate in the 'Request for Information', this can be accessed at https://www.londontenders.org/ Ref: DN726530

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60208635-91f7-4f30-8445-c653bcea5cfb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2024 at 14:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60208635-91f7-4f30-8445-c653bcea5cfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60208635-91f7-4f30-8445-c653bcea5cfb
  5th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/
- https://www.londontenders.org/

## Provenance

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