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title: "Community Learning Framework 2020"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Community Learning Framework 2020

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45eb2650-f9d5-4790-a37b-c1222be13987

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded a contract for the Community Learning Framework 2020. The Council sought organisations to provide high-quality adult community learning in Nottinghamshire, covering areas like Employability, Health and Wellbeing, Family Learning, and LLDD support. The contract, worth £2 million GBP, was tendered through an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 24th April 2020. The contract is active and runs from 1st August 2020 to 31st July 2024, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations.

This procurement process by Nottinghamshire County Council presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses focused on adult education services. Organisations that can deliver diverse adult learning programs would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in community learning initiatives. The contract value of £2 million GBP, spanning four years, provides a stable revenue stream for successful suppliers, promoting economic and social development within the Nottinghamshire region.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) receives an annual grant from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to fund Community and Family Learning for adults aged 19+ in Nottinghamshire. The Council uses this Grant to ensure that local people have access to a range of flexible learning opportunities that contribute to their personal, social, educational and economic development. The vast majority of provision is delivered directly to the public via the Council's Contract with Inspire Learning. In addition to the contract to deliver direct services, Inspire Learning are also contracted to coordinate and manage supplementary contractors that deliver specialist provision that they do not deliver themselves. Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking organisations who: * are able to provide high quality Community Learning to adults over the age of 19 in Nottinghamshire. This provision should primarily be courses that Inspire Learning is unable to deliver themselves; * if subject to Ofsted inspections, their most recent inspection was graded good (grade 2) or better; and * are not currently subject to an ESFA notice to improve linked to their financial performance. * Directly deliver services. Subcontracting is not allowed. Providers are invited to tender for contracts for the following Community Learning provision: * Employability * Health and Wellbeing * Family Learning * Discrete provision for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LLDD)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa52c48-3da9-42a4-aff4-b5f46a914bc6 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST; BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATION; CREATIVE PATHS (EM; FIND YOUR VOICE; FUTURES ADVICE, SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT; GET WISE; GREEN SCENE FOREST SCHOOL: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SERVICE LIMIT; LIFE EDUCATION CENTRE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE; NG:SHE COMMUNITY INTEREST; PERSONAL LEARNING CONSULTANCY; REACH LEARNING DISABILITY; THE LINCOLNSHIRE & RUTLAND EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP (T; WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa52c48-3da9-42a4-aff4-b5f46a914bc6
- 20 Mar 2020 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d261ea9-824a-4bc7-b01f-a6c1a91aeaed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa52c48-3da9-42a4-aff4-b5f46a914bc6
  20th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d261ea9-824a-4bc7-b01f-a6c1a91aeaed
  20th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=348182f9-3a65-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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