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title: "Adult Education First Steps Programmes 2017/18"
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# Adult Education First Steps Programmes 2017/18

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29f7a8fa-f51d-4d96-bc9b-82978c2045f8

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the 'Adult Education First Steps Programmes 2017/18', aimed at delivering educational programmes in Gloucestershire. This contract falls within the adult and other education services sector and has been procured through an open procedure. The tender period ended on 3rd July 2017, with the contract period commencing on 21st August 2017 and running until 31st July 2018. The total contract value is approximately £75,000, and interested suppliers are encouraged to refer to the opportunity notice published on 6th June 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in delivering educational services, particularly those that meet the suitability criteria as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies providing innovative educational programmes or training services, especially in adult education, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their market presence and contributing to community development in Gloucestershire.

## Notice

To deliver First Steps programmes in Gloucestershire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0c1c1f-9dee-4ccf-8e91-d1be88e06ad2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,998 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ART SHAPE; CINDERFORD ARTSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2017 at 15:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0c1c1f-9dee-4ccf-8e91-d1be88e06ad2
- 7 Jun 2017 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0c1c1f-9dee-4ccf-8e91-d1be88e06ad2
- 6 Jun 2017 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0c1c1f-9dee-4ccf-8e91-d1be88e06ad2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0c1c1f-9dee-4ccf-8e91-d1be88e06ad2
  19th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/

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