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title: "Learning Development Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-05"
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# Learning Development Support

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f18a032-d608-46f1-a188-762c1f4fc19c

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Southampton City Council, is for the contract titled "Learning Development Support." This contract, valued at £100,000, falls under the category of adult and other education services, aimed at enhancing opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an Other type, run through the Employment and Skills Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), with the tender period concluding on 11th May 2018. The contract will commence on 1st August 2018 and is set to run until 31st July 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on social impact and education services, particularly those experienced in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in training, work preparation, and support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to contribute positively to the community while fostering business growth through service delivery. Collaborations with larger organisations may also enhance competitiveness in this tendering process.

## Notice

This procurement is to improve the life chances and outcomes for people with a learning disability who require support to find and retain employment, education and meaningful activities. The types of support could include increasing independence, communication and self-presentation, support to travel more independently, increasing confidence & self-esteem, identifying suitable meaningful activity opportunities, work preparation and developing work related skills.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a660d4b-319e-4922-9608-49d389bc9790 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Run through the Employment and Skills DPS |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2018 at 07:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a660d4b-319e-4922-9608-49d389bc9790

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a660d4b-319e-4922-9608-49d389bc9790
  5th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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