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title: "Contract for Community Learning Provision 2018/19"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for Community Learning Provision 2018/19

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-787e5e31-37cc-41f4-9aaf-5ccc01199711

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Contract for Community Learning Provision 2018/19," led by Durham County Council's Adult Learning and Skills Service, located in Durham, England. The contract aims to provide community learning opportunities for adults aged 19 and over, funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency. This tender is currently in the Award phase, with a total contract value of £400,000. The contract period starts from 4th December 2018 and ends on 30th September 2019. The tender accepted bids until 19th November 2018 through an open procurement method.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services, including both accredited and non-accredited programme offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with innovative solutions aimed at aiding adults facing barriers to education and employment. Companies well-versed in adult education and community engagement are ideal candidates for submission.

## Notice

This contract ("the Contract") is for the provision of Community Learning opportunities for adults aged 19+. Durham County Council's Adult Learning and Skills Service are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency to secure adult education opportunities in County Durham. The Adult Learning & Skills Service is designated as the 'Provider' of this learning through provision that it secures by means of contracts with delivery organisations. This contract is in addition to the existing Community Learning Provision procured in 2017 for the 2018/19 academic year. This tender will be for programmes to cover gaps in provision and to increase delivery in the priority areas of demand. Adult Learning & Skills Service is pleased to encourage bids for Adult Learning and Skills Funding. Bidders will be asked as part of their submission to design learning programmes both accredited and non-accredited provision eligible of funding under community learning. This should be cost appropriate, innovative Community learning programmes (both non-accredited and eligible accredited) to support outcomes for adults aged 19+ who face a range of challenges/barriers to engagement, progression and/or securing sustainable employment. *************************************** Please access the NEPO procontract portal using Procontract Reference DN371555 for full details of the tender and how to submit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33619bb-b9fb-41ee-939b-2b7fffc4c084 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,623 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ACUMEN COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT TRUST; COMMUNICATORS TRAINING ASSOCIATES; DIETWISE; EAST DURHAM TRUST; FOUNDATION OF LIGHT; GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST; I.M.P.A.C.T NORTHEAST; NORTHERN RIGHTS (DTV) COMMUNITY INTEREST; OLDFIELD'S CONSULTANCY; THE CYRENIANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2018 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33619bb-b9fb-41ee-939b-2b7fffc4c084
- 19 Oct 2018 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38da9454-342a-4f08-ab06-f380d611e33c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33619bb-b9fb-41ee-939b-2b7fffc4c084
  4th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38da9454-342a-4f08-ab06-f380d611e33c
  19th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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