--- title: "Learning & Skills Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b893726-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b893726-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b893726-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b893726-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT NETWORK" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Learning & Skills Tender Buyer: LONDON SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT NETWORK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b893726-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b893726-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b893726-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The London Skills & Development Network has initiated a procurement process titled "Learning & Skills Tender" to invite applications from new and existing sub-contractors for the delivery of high-quality education and training services for the 2015/2016 academic year. This open procedure aims to align with the requirements of the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the European Social Fund (ESF). The tender will accept submissions until 27th July 2015, with a contract period starting from 14th September 2015 and ending on 14th September 2016. The services required fall under the education and training category, with a budget range from £100,000 to £350,000, and the primary delivery location is in London, United Kingdom. This procurement opportunity is well-suited for small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises that possess a successful track record in delivering educational services. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the SFA’s quality indicators, financial health assessment, and other specific organisational requirements will find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this process will allow businesses to expand their operations while contributing to the delivery of essential skills training funded by public sources. ## Notice LSDN wishes to invite applications from new and existing sub-contractors to tender for the delivery of high quality Skills Funding Agency (SFA) education and training services for the 15/16 academic year. The procurement process undertaken by LSDN aims to be in line with the requirements of the Skills Funding Agency (SFA), European Social Fund (ESF) and Education Funding Agency (EFA). This process is intended to ensure public funding is used appropriately for its intended purpose and that it is protected in a proportionate way. All successful applicants must operate within the terms and conditions of the overarching SFA funding agreement and SFA funding rules. LSDN will only contract with high quality providers who are able to demonstrate a successful track record in delivering similar provision. In order to qualify and maintain eligibility for funding, all applicants (existing contract holders and new applicants) must satisfy the following organisational requirements: i. Organisation must be listed on the latest available published register of training organisations (ROTO) ii. Meet the requirements of the SFA financial health assessment iii. Meet the requirements of the SFA quality indicators a. Common Inspection Framework (inspection grades) b. Minimum Standards (success rates) iv. Agree, sign and comply with LSDN Contract for Services v. Comply with SFA Funding Rules vi. Submit a properly authorised and signed document retention and audit declaration vii. Submit a properly authorised and signed group and/or director guarantee (as appropriate) viii. Comply with minimum LSDN service level standards: a. Attendance at mandatory LSDN training and information events b. Timely submission of quarterly monitoring reports c. Maintain acceptable levels of contract performance d. Maintain acceptable levels of paperwork quality and compliance e. Maintain acceptable levels of data accuracy and integrity ix. Ensure appropriate evidence of learning activity (not just assessment), learner participation in learning and learner progress is available at all times for all funded learning aims. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ead64c-0c31-41dd-a9f2-fc66fc8d8c40 | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2015 - 14 Sep 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT NETWORK | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 0YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ead64c-0c31-41dd-a9f2-fc66fc8d8c40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ead64c-0c31-41dd-a9f2-fc66fc8d8c40 12th June 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN110332 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.lsdn.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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