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title: "GB-Chelmsford: 0779A ELPF 2019/20"
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# GB-Chelmsford: 0779A ELPF 2019/20

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c6620e8-11d6-4a44-8cd1-d18da29f5c85

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## Summary

Essex County Council has initiated a tender with the title "GB-Chelmsford: 0779A ELPF 2019/20" in the education and training services industry. This procurement process is currently in the active phase, with the tender period closing on 20th September 2019. The contract, which will span from 1st October 2019 to 31st July 2020, has a total estimated value of £500,000. Interested bidders can propose funding requests of up to £50,500, as the authority has allocated a maximum of £101,000 for this initiative. The delivery location for this project is within the East of England, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors to contribute to educational services. By competing for this contract, businesses focused on delivering training and educational programmes can potentially enhance their market presence and foster collaborations with local authorities. The inclusive nature of the procurement method, which follows an open procedure, encourages a diverse range of applicants to submit their proposals, aligning with Essex County Council's aim to support its strategic objectives through innovative training solutions.

## Notice

Education and training services. 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 PS101,000 available. The maximum funding that organisations may bid for is PS50,500. Projects must deliver a minimum of 250 enrolments. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da1c87f-087f-451b-a14b-a792f10184f8 |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2019 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da1c87f-087f-451b-a14b-a792f10184f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da1c87f-087f-451b-a14b-a792f10184f8
  29th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Chelmsford:-0779A-ELPF-2019/20/9TK2P2QGDM
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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