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title: "Adult and Community Learning Framework Tender 2019-2022"
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# Adult and Community Learning Framework Tender 2019-2022

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dbf4431-d09b-45aa-8779-82c0095129ba

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## Summary

The Herefordshire Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Adult and Community Learning Framework Tender 2019-2022". This initiative falls within the adult and other education services sector, with the main contract period commencing on 1 July 2019 and concluding on 31 July 2022. Interested providers can submit their tenders electronically, with the deadline for submissions set for 10 June 2019. The framework aims to include approved delivery organisations that will facilitate learning opportunities for local residents, particularly those who are less engaged in educational activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and community services, particularly those focused on adult education, vocational training, and social outreach. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as the procurement process encourages applications from local service providers. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to contribute to a vital community project aimed at enhancing educational access and social inclusion within Herefordshire.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council is inviting providers to join a framework of approved delivery organisations for the provision of adult and community learning services in the county. This is an Invitation to tender for providers of appropriate services to apply to join a framework of providers, who will then be invited to tender for various mini-competitions (call-offs) for a 3 year period. Herefordshire Council aims to work with local people who are least likely to participate in learning and enable them to access a range of high quality learning opportunities. So that they can lead more independent lives, support their families, gain a qualification, get a job, volunteer and become less socially isolated. This opportunity is tendered under the "Light Touch" arrangements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 if you are interested in applying for this opportunity please go to www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search under Herefordshire council to access the documents and make your submission Additional information: If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please go to our etender portal Procontract at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search under Herefordshire council to access the documents raise any clarifications and make your submission

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861324d4-8ee5-40d6-8449-e6010d65a8e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESS ANGEL HEREFORD; ECHO FOR EXTRA CHOICES IN HEREFORDSHIRE; HEREFORDSHIRE AND LUDLOW COLLEGE; NATIONAL STAR COLLEGE; NCLP; RED SPARK LEARNING COMMUNITY INTEREST; STANDGUIDE; THE CART SHED; THE HOUGHTON PROJECT; WALSINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2019 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861324d4-8ee5-40d6-8449-e6010d65a8e9
- 2 May 2019 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46535f2-0c38-4ece-9a30-22b0db0a963f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861324d4-8ee5-40d6-8449-e6010d65a8e9
  9th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46535f2-0c38-4ece-9a30-22b0db0a963f
  2nd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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