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title: "IA2616 Community Learning Framework"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# IA2616 Community Learning Framework

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d99850f-db22-4701-b2bd-2eda9442b2f0

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council has awarded the contract for the IA2616 Community Learning Framework. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with a contract value of £5,000,000. The contract period is set to start on 1st August 2023 and end on 31st July 2027. The procurement stage has reached completion, and the contract was awarded on 23rd June 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to engage with the Community Learning Framework established by Staffordshire County Council. Companies specializing in adult and other education services would be well-suited to compete. The Council is specifically looking for suppliers who can deliver innovative, engaging community learning programmes aligned with their priorities and grant funding regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council's Community Learning Service wishes to commission a Community Learning Framework. Suppliers are required to deliver a wide range of innovative, stimulating and engaging non-accredited face-to-face and blended and where appropriate online community learning programmes to adults aged nineteen plus (19+) throughout the eight districts of Staffordshire: Cannock, East Staffordshire, Tamworth, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, and Staffordshire Moorlands. Provision will be aligned to the Council's priority outcomes and the Community Learning Service's commissioning priorities to complement the provision currently delivered across Staffordshire. Staffordshire's Community Learning is grant funded annually by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) through the Adult Education Budget. The Community Learning Service has approved ESFA training provider status and currently works with schools, colleges, third sector organisations, independent training providers and local community groups to secure and deliver a range of learning opportunities for adults and families across Staffordshire. The current Community Learning Framework and Call-off Contracts, which are in place for the delivery of some of these Services will expire on 31st July 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d61f7f-5045-4fce-9b93-c023c8def774 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ACACIA TRAINING LIMTED; ACORN TRAINING; CHASE AQUA RURAL ENTERPRISE; COMMUNITY FOREST SERVICES; DSYLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF STAFFORDSHIRE; EMPEIRIA TRAINING; GREAT HEALTH CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY; GROWING RURAL ENTERPRISE; NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP; STAFFORDSHIRE CARE FARMING DEVELOPMENT; STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST; THE TRAINING INITIATIVE GROUP; UPPER MORETON RURAL ACTIVITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d61f7f-5045-4fce-9b93-c023c8def774
- 16 Mar 2023 at 11:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd5dd09-778a-44b5-b8c4-07ea80998cda
- 13 Feb 2023 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd5dd09-778a-44b5-b8c4-07ea80998cda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d61f7f-5045-4fce-9b93-c023c8def774
  19th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd5dd09-778a-44b5-b8c4-07ea80998cda
  16th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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  Reply via the Proactis Supplier Network

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