--- title: "CWC19202 - Adult Education Learning Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-555b38f0-df78-4dd9-a39d-0dd3acd0b843" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-555b38f0-df78-4dd9-a39d-0dd3acd0b843" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-555b38f0-df78-4dd9-a39d-0dd3acd0b843.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-555b38f0-df78-4dd9-a39d-0dd3acd0b843.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-16" --- # CWC19202 - Adult Education Learning Services Framework Agreement Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-555b38f0-df78-4dd9-a39d-0dd3acd0b843 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-555b38f0-df78-4dd9-a39d-0dd3acd0b843) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-555b38f0-df78-4dd9-a39d-0dd3acd0b843.json) ## Summary The Wolverhampton City Council is initiating a tender for the "CWC19202 - Adult Education Learning Services Framework Agreement," aimed at providing high-quality adult education services. This opportunity falls under the education and training services sector and is based in Wolverhampton, England. The open procurement process allows for submissions until 16th July 2021, with contracts commencing on 1st September 2021 and lasting until 31st August 2022, including potential extensions. The project is externally funded, highlighting a commitment to providing educational opportunities across diverse populations, including significant representation from minority and disadvantaged communities. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in adult education and training services, particularly those with experience in delivering inclusive, quality educational programs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on equal opportunities and diversity in the student population. Providers with innovative educational solutions and a strong track record of engaging underrepresented groups would be particularly valuable in this competitive tender process. ## Notice Adult Education Wolverhampton are sourcing a framework for the provision of Adult Education Learning Services. Adult Education Wolverhampton (AEW) is a Service within the Regeneration Directorate of the City of Wolverhampton Council. The Service is externally funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). It offers high quality education from entry level up to level 5 courses. The framework is for one year with two options for the Council to extend (ie 1 + 1 + 1) in its sole and absolute discretion for one year each, depending on the level of funding received from the WMCA. Each contract will start on 1st September and end on 31st August of the following year. All qualifications must be completed by 31st July. The subjects are specified in the Progression Outcome section; however, part of this competitive tendering exercise is to identify appropriate qualifications on the Learning Aims Reference Service (LARS). The student population is diverse and from a range of backgrounds. 60% of students are from black and ethnic minorities, 27% have a disability and a higher proportion of females at 77%. In terms of deprivation, 60% of students are from the 9 most deprived wards and 28% of students from the 10% most disadvantaged lower layer super output areas (LSOA). Providers will be required to support equal opportunities for students. The curriculum is designed to meet the AEW mission to 'make a positive difference to the lives of Service Users and communities through high quality learning that inspires, challenges and leads to further learning and employment'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e36277f7-d35d-4b14-ae43-fd128ff7b405 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 16 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 | | 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2021 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e36277f7-d35d-4b14-ae43-fd128ff7b405 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e36277f7-d35d-4b14-ae43-fd128ff7b405 16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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