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title: "Adult Community Learning"
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# Adult Community Learning

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cea54e0-65e0-49be-9a63-b26fb519d211

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of Adult Community Learning as part of a tender process. The contract, titled "Adult Community Learning," falls within the education and training services industry category and is set in Swindon, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, employing an open procedure, with a contract value of £798,000. The contract period is slated to commence on 1 August 2017 for 12 months, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, contingent upon performance and funding. The tender period is due to end on 2 May 2017.

This procurement opportunity could greatly benefit businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering non-accredited and accredited courses aimed at adult learners. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender especially suitable, as the project requires experienced service providers capable of engaging learners and enhancing their work skills. This initiative not only presents a chance to secure substantial funding but also to contribute positively to the local community by delivering impactful learning programmes.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Adult Community Learning to deliver courses that will achieve the strategic priorities of the SBC Adult Community Learning Plan 2017-20. The commission is divided into 7 Lots comprising of three Lot ranges: Lot 1 to 3 Getting Started: short non accredited courses to engage learners. Lot 4 to 6 Getting Ready: longer non accredited courses to build resilience, punctuality, and attendance (work skills) and Lot 7 Moving On: more formal longer accredited courses in preparation for work, eg. accredited Technical skills, English, maths. The contract(s) will be initially for a period of 12 months commencing 1 August 2017 with options to extend for a further two options of 12 months, (a maximum total of 36 months) subject to satisfactory contact performance and continued grant funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e81970-7cdb-48e2-b24b-8d9875e99dce |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £798,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2017 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e81970-7cdb-48e2-b24b-8d9875e99dce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e81970-7cdb-48e2-b24b-8d9875e99dce
  24th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=268625524
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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