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title: "Lot 4 - Childcare and Education Mini Competition"
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# Lot 4 - Childcare and Education Mini Competition

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8096f48d-91a5-49bd-912e-1c2189296ded

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Wigan Council for the "Lot 4 - Childcare and Education Mini Competition," aiming to find a training provider to deliver the Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard. This public procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in the North West region of England. The tender period ended on 19th July 2018, with a total contract value of £75,000. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2018 and is set to conclude on 1st September 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £69,000, was confirmed on 14th August 2018, with the contract subsequently published on 18th September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the education and training sector, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in training provision, apprenticeship programmes, and educational services would find this contract particularly suited to their offerings. Engaging with such publicly funded initiatives can enhance a business’s portfolio, improve community engagement, and foster partnerships with local authorities.

## Notice

We are seeking a training provider to deliver the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard at Level 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b764a864-c745-40d6-bb19-1acc4c07040d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2018 - 6 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPANSE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2018 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b764a864-c745-40d6-bb19-1acc4c07040d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b764a864-c745-40d6-bb19-1acc4c07040d
  18th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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