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title: "Count Me In"
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buyer: "KIRKLEES COUNCIL"
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# Count Me In

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10894624-ca20-47d1-9325-66d907f054ab

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## Summary

Kirklees Council has completed the procurement process titled "Count Me In", aimed at delivering tutor-led, community-based numeracy courses within the Education and training services industry category (CPV 80000000). This initiative, conducted as a General Further Competition under the Electronic Market Place, targets the Yorkshire and the Humber region and was valued at approximately £310,000 over the contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st May 2027. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with awards announced on 23rd July 2025. Participating suppliers include Skills UK Education & Training Ltd, Proper Job Theatre Company, and Crosland Moor Community Learning Centre, each awarded separate lots with contracts starting on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its focus on educational services and community development. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio in the education sector, especially if they specialize in adult education and community learning. Additionally, this project emphasizes improving numeracy skills, opening avenues for businesses proficient in educational content delivery, programme management, and skill training to make a substantial impact and enhance their market position.

## Notice

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is seeking to establish a programme for the delivery of tutor-led, non-accredited, community-based numeracy/mathematics courses. People who improve their numeracy skills are more likely to be in employment, have higher wages, and better wellbeing. Gaining a maths qualification at Level 2 or equivalent also unlocks the door to progress to higher levels of free training to secure a skilled job in our economy. This procurement exercise for Count Me In (the "Services") is being conducted as a General Further Competition ("Further Competition") under the Electronic Market Place (EMP) Ref: KMCAS-164; Provision of Adult Education, Training, Employment & Lifelong Learning (the "EMP"). The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is PS310,000 for the duration of the contract 1st September 2025 to 31st May 2027 (2 x Academic years). The anticipated commencement date for the Call-off Contract(s) is 1st September 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3cded58-60f6-49bd-bb5d-ebfa54981cfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £256,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £256,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CROSLAND MOOR COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE; PROPER JOB THEATRE; SKILLS UK EDUCATION & TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3cded58-60f6-49bd-bb5d-ebfa54981cfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3cded58-60f6-49bd-bb5d-ebfa54981cfc
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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