--- title: "Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58b6a251-5a85-4c7c-be76-083d83088a5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58b6a251-5a85-4c7c-be76-083d83088a5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58b6a251-5a85-4c7c-be76-083d83088a5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58b6a251-5a85-4c7c-be76-083d83088a5a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW" published: "2017-07-14" --- # Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58b6a251-5a85-4c7c-be76-083d83088a5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58b6a251-5a85-4c7c-be76-083d83088a5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58b6a251-5a85-4c7c-be76-083d83088a5a.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hounslow is currently facilitating a tender for a "Research & Consultancy Service - West London Adult & Community Learning Services." This initiative is part of a broader procurement effort on behalf of the West London Alliance, which includes several local authorities. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 28th July 2017. The total budget allocated for this service is £50,000, aimed at enhancing adult and community learning services in the London area, specifically addressing the quality and sustainability of these services in light of upcoming skills devolution. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services. Those with expertise in consultancy, research, or educational delivery will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is open, which fosters competition. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of adult education and community engagement, especially in the context of funding devolution in London, would be well-suited to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice West London Alliance (WLA) is a partnership between seven local authorities in west London, including the boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow. The WLA is procuring this work on behalf of all these London boroughs. In preparation for skills devolution and as part of a national programme, London government undertook a review of Adult and Community Learning (ACL) services and providers across the capital. This review ran in parallel to a wider London skills area review. The purpose of the ACL review was to establish the long term strategic direction of post-19 adult and community learning provision, provide a comprehensive picture of adult education in London and develop recommendations for the commissioning and delivery of ACL provision in London post devolution. The ACL review covered all ACL services commissioned by London boroughs, five Institutes for Adult Learning (IALs) and a small number of other ACL providers. The review was completed in early 2017. The review of ACL services in London found that overall ACL provision is of good quality with high satisfaction, although there is room for improvement. Duplication, particularly in management and the back office, could be reduced, although the strongest driver for change is the devolution of skills funding. West London boroughs, as well as all other London sub-regions, have therefore been working together on developing proposals for devolution and public service reform. The WLA has secured funding via the DfE's transition grant to take forward recommendations from the ACL review in London. This specification outlines two phases of work outlined within the transition grant bid, which is aligned to a wider roadmap agreed within west London. The key outcome to establish evidence based recommendations for future ACL services through assessment of west London ACL service and options for joint working to support the development of resilient and sustainable service ACL service provision for west London. The work should build on and develop some of the recommendations from the ACL review and should inform the development of the future west London ACL service design. It should take account of the likely context of a declining budget for ACL activity in London. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead64c9c-514c-4027-980c-fb93f64c6203 | | 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 | 14 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Aug 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW | | Locality | HOUNSLOW | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW3 4DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Hounslow | | Electoral ward | Heston East | | Westminster constituency | Brentford and Isleworth | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2017 at 08:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead64c9c-514c-4027-980c-fb93f64c6203 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead64c9c-514c-4027-980c-fb93f64c6203 14th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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