--- title: "20 082 - Adult and Community Learning" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86fe51db-3fff-4b48-902c-2a2d4d5105cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86fe51db-3fff-4b48-902c-2a2d4d5105cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86fe51db-3fff-4b48-902c-2a2d4d5105cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86fe51db-3fff-4b48-902c-2a2d4d5105cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-01" --- # 20 082 - Adult and Community Learning Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86fe51db-3fff-4b48-902c-2a2d4d5105cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86fe51db-3fff-4b48-902c-2a2d4d5105cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86fe51db-3fff-4b48-902c-2a2d4d5105cc.json) ## Summary The Cheshire East Borough Council is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "20 082 - Adult and Community Learning," aimed at developing adult education services within the Cheshire East Borough and Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) areas. The open tender, initiated in response to economic disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is focused on commissioning learning provisions primarily aimed at individuals seeking employment or on the pathway to gainful employment. The tender process is scheduled to close on 13 July 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1 August 2020 and concluding on 31 July 2021. The total budget allocated for this contract is £300,000, categorised under adult and other education services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses dedicated to providing adult education and training, particularly those that have established connections with local employment services and possess experience in community engagement. Local educational providers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that operate within the geographical area are encouraged to apply, especially if they can demonstrate approaches that align with local economic needs and strategies targeting young people with Special Educational Needs or disabilities. ## Notice S&LL is undertaking a commissioning exercise to procure and develop Adult Education Budget provision for the residents and workers of the Cheshire East Borough and Cheshire and Warrington LEP areas. Following the economic disruption owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, S&LL wishes to commission learning provision which is primarily aimed at learners: * seeking employment outcomes, or * on the route to gaining employment. S&LL encourages applications from those with proven links with the DWP, the Cheshire Job Centre structure, local employers and other providers of similar provisions. S&LL is seeking to commission local providers with excellent local links. Other considerations These programmes should demonstrate how they fit with: * Local economic need * including responses to the COVID-19 lockdown * Cheshire East's Corporate Plan * Cheshire and Warrington LEP economic strategy S&LL welcomes applications from high quality providers to meet the needs of young people with Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND). Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Reference DN483302 Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25f247ce-8e78-4af6-a7ab-af33df4a9abe | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Aug 2020 | | Contract period | 8 Aug 2020 - 8 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £300,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SANDBACH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW11 1HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Sandbach Town | | Westminster constituency | Congleton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | CHESHIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP; CREATE & DEVELOP CAREER SOLUTIONS; EAST CHESHIRE TRAINING; VITA SKILLS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 1 Sep 2020 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25f247ce-8e78-4af6-a7ab-af33df4a9abe - 22 Jun 2020 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c7818c-026d-4244-9d78-aafeea86a6e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25f247ce-8e78-4af6-a7ab-af33df4a9abe 1st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c7818c-026d-4244-9d78-aafeea86a6e7 22nd June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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