--- title: "ACL Essex Learning Partnership Fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7226978b-038a-4d50-af46-9a3f9d63db5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7226978b-038a-4d50-af46-9a3f9d63db5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7226978b-038a-4d50-af46-9a3f9d63db5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7226978b-038a-4d50-af46-9a3f9d63db5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-11" --- # ACL Essex Learning Partnership Fund Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7226978b-038a-4d50-af46-9a3f9d63db5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7226978b-038a-4d50-af46-9a3f9d63db5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7226978b-038a-4d50-af46-9a3f9d63db5b.json) ## Summary The ACL Essex Learning Partnership Fund tender was initiated by Essex County Council (ECC) to allocate up to £150,000 for training projects aligned with strategic educational goals. The tendering process is currently marked as complete, with the funding awarding period starting from 14th September 2020 and ending on 31st July 2021. The tender was published on 20th July 2020, and bidders were required to submit their proposals by 10th August 2020. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure under the CPV classification for education and training services in the East of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational training services. Businesses that can showcase effective project approaches aiming to deliver impactful learning experiences are particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidders are expected to generate a minimum of 250 enrolments, which not only supports ECC's strategic aims but also enhances business growth potential through increased engagement in community-focused training initiatives. ## Notice As in previous years, ECC has allocated funding to the Essex Learning Partnership Fund (ELPF) to deliver training which support its strategic aims. This funding draws on ECC's Adult Education Budget funding allocation from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). There is a maximum of PS150,000 available. The maximum funding that organisations may bid for is PS50,000. Projects must deliver a minimum of 250 enrolments. ECC is looking to award funding to organisations that can demonstrate the most effective way in which the money will be used and has the greatest impact on learners. Funding will be awarded to the highest scoring bids that meet the minimum requirements as set out below. This competition will be run using ECC's supplier portal, Proactis, which can be accessed using the link: https://www.proactisplaza.com. Bidders will be expected to supply all information requested, including a tender response document to outline the rationale for the project, the proposed project approach and the impact/benefits it will deliver to both employers and learners. Additional information: This competition will be run using ECC's supplier portal, Proactis, which can be accessed using the link: https://www.proactisplaza.com. Bidders will be expected to supply all information requested, including a tender response document to outline the rationale for the project, the proposed project approach and the impact/benefits it will deliver to both employers and learners. Project Reference - PRJ1000009 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8321930-02c2-44ac-82fe-a05121ff1441 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Sep 2020 | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £129,849 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING; FIRST STOP CENTRE; INTERACT CHELMSFORD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2020 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8321930-02c2-44ac-82fe-a05121ff1441 - 20 Jul 2020 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46edecb7-7ae8-475f-9b01-7cba7dc40581 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8321930-02c2-44ac-82fe-a05121ff1441 11th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46edecb7-7ae8-475f-9b01-7cba7dc40581 20th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c2abae4-2cf3-4f1f-9b94-dc683cc16ab1 Specification ## Notice URLs - https://www.proactisplaza.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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