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title: "Adult Learning - Approved Provider List"
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# Adult Learning - Approved Provider List

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-801c7545-a073-4e2b-9b0c-39816ec3e45f

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Council is currently undertaking a tender process titled "Adult Learning - Approved Provider List," aimed at securing sub-contractors for various training services under the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). This procurement, classified under the Adult and other education services category (CPV code 80400000), is taking place in England. The tender period is set to close on 29 March 2021, with contracts expected to commence on 1 August 2021 and run until 31 July 2024. This procurement will follow a light-touch regime and is expected to involve a mini competition amongst awarded suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to adult education services in Buckinghamshire. Firms with experience in delivering educational programmes or training services would be particularly well-suited to participate in this process, enhancing their business growth prospects by engaging in a structured partnership that aligns with public service delivery objectives.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Adult Learning (BAL) has a direct contract with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The majority of current training services are directly delivered by Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, but we are looking for sub-contractors to deliver part of our provision. This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Article 74 of the Public Procurement Regulations 2015. The link to the FTS advert can be found at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004386-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Additional information: This procurement falls under Social Services Light Touch and will be followed by a mini competition to those suppliers who are awarded a place on the Approved List.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e875d7e7-7b6c-4b93-af5a-04a57dd448f1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £747,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e875d7e7-7b6c-4b93-af5a-04a57dd448f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e875d7e7-7b6c-4b93-af5a-04a57dd448f1
  5th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004386-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Provenance

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