---
title: "Essential Skills (Equality and Diversity) Training Courses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3803f05e-99aa-47b7-a047-d4328ea1af58"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3803f05e-99aa-47b7-a047-d4328ea1af58"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3803f05e-99aa-47b7-a047-d4328ea1af58.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3803f05e-99aa-47b7-a047-d4328ea1af58.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
published: "2021-07-23"
---

# Essential Skills (Equality and Diversity) Training Courses

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3803f05e-99aa-47b7-a047-d4328ea1af58

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3803f05e-99aa-47b7-a047-d4328ea1af58)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3803f05e-99aa-47b7-a047-d4328ea1af58.json)

## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Essential Skills (Equality and Diversity) Training Courses through an open procurement method. This opportunity is classified under Personal Development Training Services and is part of the services procurement category. The tender was published on 23rd July 2021, with a submission deadline of 13th August 2021. The contract is set to commence on 11th October 2021 and will run until 30th September 2025, with delivery expected in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for training providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in training and development services. Businesses with expertise in equality and diversity training will find this an ideal prospect to expand their operations and engage with a local authority committed to enhancing essential skills within the community. Competing for this contract could significantly boost a provider's portfolio in the public sector and improve their visibility in the training industry.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers to provide Essential Skills training (Equality and Diversity).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4357133f-59d9-4265-b50e-3c002a15085e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | 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

- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2021 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4357133f-59d9-4265-b50e-3c002a15085e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4357133f-59d9-4265-b50e-3c002a15085e
  23rd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f029794b-c5eb-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3803f05e-99aa-47b7-a047-d4328ea1af58. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3803f05e-99aa-47b7-a047-d4328ea1af58.json.