--- title: "ADULT AND COMMUNITY LEARNING FRAMEWORK" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0def2a5f-9d47-4bdc-8060-06a532d66d42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0def2a5f-9d47-4bdc-8060-06a532d66d42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0def2a5f-9d47-4bdc-8060-06a532d66d42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0def2a5f-9d47-4bdc-8060-06a532d66d42.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-20" --- # ADULT AND COMMUNITY LEARNING FRAMEWORK Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0def2a5f-9d47-4bdc-8060-06a532d66d42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0def2a5f-9d47-4bdc-8060-06a532d66d42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0def2a5f-9d47-4bdc-8060-06a532d66d42.json) ## Summary The Hampshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Adult and Community Learning Framework" aimed at delivering educational services to adults aged 19 and over across Hampshire. The tender period is currently open, and interested organisations are required to submit their applications by 12:00 hrs on Wednesday, 25th March 2020. The contract is expected to start on 1st May 2020 and will last for 2 years and three months, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. Hampshire County Council has opted for an open procurement method, which allows any qualified bidders to participate in this process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in adult education and community learning services, including those that can demonstrate experience and capacity in delivering educational programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, providing they align their offerings with the objectives outlined in Hampshire's Strategic Commissioning Plan. Successful bidders will not only contribute to enhancing educational opportunities in the region but also gain a long-term partnership with Hampshire County Council. ## Notice Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations to deliver Adult and Community Learning. Through its contract with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), Hampshire County Council via Hampshire Achieves is seeking to deliver learning opportunities for adults aged 19+ across the whole of Hampshire as detailed in the annual Strategic Commissioning Plan. The Framework will commence on 01 May 2020 and will be for a period of 2 years and three months with the option to extend for up to two further 1 year periods. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 12:00 hrs on Wednesday 25th March 2020. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs: 'Tender', 'Stage 1: Selection Stage', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (Stage 1: Selection Stage) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Opting In and Out Please note that you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Please note you are required to 'Opt In' to view and complete the Questionnaire for this project. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5371c05-746a-43d7-b571-0c5a36910bf6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 20 Mar 2020 at 13:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5371c05-746a-43d7-b571-0c5a36910bf6 - 24 Feb 2020 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5371c05-746a-43d7-b571-0c5a36910bf6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5371c05-746a-43d7-b571-0c5a36910bf6 20th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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