--- title: "C0617a: Adult and Community Learning Services in London Research and Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-875a90cc-5d69-47a7-ac55-e916c76e7c3b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-875a90cc-5d69-47a7-ac55-e916c76e7c3b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875a90cc-5d69-47a7-ac55-e916c76e7c3b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875a90cc-5d69-47a7-ac55-e916c76e7c3b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON COUNCILS" published: "2017-12-12" --- # C0617a: Adult and Community Learning Services in London Research and Consultancy Buyer: LONDON COUNCILS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-875a90cc-5d69-47a7-ac55-e916c76e7c3b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-875a90cc-5d69-47a7-ac55-e916c76e7c3b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875a90cc-5d69-47a7-ac55-e916c76e7c3b.json) ## Summary The London Councils is conducting a procurement for "C0617a: Adult and Community Learning Services in London Research and Consultancy". This initiative aims to support the development of the London Skills Strategy and is critical for the future devolution of the Adult Education Budget (AEB) scheduled for 2019/20. The procurement process is currently at the "Award" stage, with the contract awarded valued at £57,970 and set to run from 19th June 2017 to 20th October 2017. The procurement method used was a direct one, specifically a single tender action, which is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in adult learning and community services. Businesses that can demonstrate a solid understanding of the employment and skills agenda within London, alongside the ability to effectively address needs and deliver measurable impact, would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on social inclusion and skills strategy enhances potential for collaboration with various stakeholders, further paving the way for business growth in the education sector within London. ## Notice London Councils is commissioning this work on behalf of the four sub-regional partnerships in London, and the Greater London Authority (GLA). London boroughs, via sub-regional partnerships and London Councils, and the GLA have been working together on developing proposals for devolution and public service reform. These proposals cover a range of policy areas including adult skills. It is expected that the government will devolve the Adult Education Budget (AEB) to the Mayor from 2019/20 onwards. The GLA is working with boroughs, sub-regional partnerships and other stakeholders to develop a London Skills Strategy, part of which will inform the priorities for the devolved AEB. London local government is looking for additional independent support and expertise to work with us to: * Identify a role and distinct focus for future ACL activity versus wider AEB funding delivered by FE colleges, boroughs and independent training providers, presenting a rationale for this and being clear how ACL fits into the wider employment and skills agenda. This should include identifying and prioritising the beneficiaries and activities of ACL provision, recognising the links to other key priorities for London such as social inclusion, health and well-being. The role and focus of ACL activity should be coherent and agreed at a pan-London level. * Develop an approach for commissioning ACL services so that they are effective, address need and have clear and measurable impact. The approach should identify the outcomes ACL services in London should deliver; and, following from that, how funding could be allocated to ACL services in London. The approach should clearly show how it could demonstrate improved impact of funding for ACL. * Identify what pan-London policies would be needed to support this approach. * Identify the available data and Labour Market Information (LMI) needed to underpin and deliver this approach and how this could this be used in the commissioning process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd7c80b-7242-4621-b774-d30c2bf2c120 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jun 2017 | | Contract period | 18 Jun 2017 - 20 Oct 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £57,970 | | 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 | LONDON COUNCILS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FE ASSOCIATS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2017 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd7c80b-7242-4621-b774-d30c2bf2c120 - 12 Dec 2017 at 16:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26aada60-5cef-4647-949f-69e8b80bfbbe - 25 May 2017 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26aada60-5cef-4647-949f-69e8b80bfbbe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd7c80b-7242-4621-b774-d30c2bf2c120 12th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26aada60-5cef-4647-949f-69e8b80bfbbe 12th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2ea85fc-128d-4d1a-9cfa-53570bea70b1 Specification Invitation to tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d9d6871-7f6c-47dc-9518-43e6a3680734 costing table - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94961b14-6edb-4167-8482-8b39a6920b59 Check list - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e283e4af-f058-45c6-9471-acedd5d68377 FOI Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b1fc8cc-e12d-49fb-8d68-ed895b5988c8 Appendix 1 RCU ACL data pg 1 -20 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e821bc2-2c4c-4086-a817-4df805312c90 Appendix 1 RCU ACL Data Part 2 page 21 - end - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cf27f27-5cbb-4ef3-8618-17c99228d32a LC Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b096f47-4bab-42d5-9d9e-22b38fc97b9b Equal Opportunities questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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