--- title: "Adult Learning in Community Settings Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89794e4d-fd2b-4499-9d8a-44ee2f057b9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89794e4d-fd2b-4499-9d8a-44ee2f057b9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89794e4d-fd2b-4499-9d8a-44ee2f057b9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89794e4d-fd2b-4499-9d8a-44ee2f057b9e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-10" --- # Adult Learning in Community Settings Framework Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89794e4d-fd2b-4499-9d8a-44ee2f057b9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89794e4d-fd2b-4499-9d8a-44ee2f057b9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89794e4d-fd2b-4499-9d8a-44ee2f057b9e.json) ## Summary The Sheffield City Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Adult Learning in Community Settings Framework", aimed at enhancing adult education services in the region. This open tender will enable the provision of various non-regulated and regulated adult learning courses, focusing on subjects such as ICT, ESOL, and Functional Skills in Maths and English. The deadline for tender submissions is 31 July 2017, with the contract period commencing on 4 September 2017 and lasting until 4 September 2018. Interested providers should be geographically located in Yorkshire and the Humber and possess relevant experience in delivering educational services within community settings. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) specialising in adult education and community engagement. Businesses with a proven track record in similar educational services, especially those accredited with the Matrix Standard for Information Advice & Guidance, are particularly encouraged to apply. Success in this tender could significantly contribute to growth, given the increasing demand for adult education and training within local communities. ## Notice We are seeking to procure provision funded by the Adult Education Budget, which the Council receives from the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) The specific requirement is for: * Engagement, enrolment activity and learning provision * Pathway coordination Non-regulated AEB adult learning courses in, for example: * Learning, Wellbeing and Employment, * ICT, ESOL, * Functional Skills Maths and English which progresses learners onto: Regulated AEB adult learning courses up to and including Level 2 in Functional Skills English and Maths, ICT, ESOL, Employability, Youth Work and Conservation and Horticulture It is envisaged that the provision will be delivered by one or more providers based in each area of the city. These providers will have the capability, capacity, experience and a track record of successful delivery of similar provision to a wide variety of learners within the specific context of the locality/ies for which they submit a response. This will include experience of delivering in a variety of community settings such as primary schools, libraries and community venues. It is essential that providers have credibility within the areas they propose to deliver. Providers need to satisfy the accompanying PQQ to be accepted onto the Sheffield City Council Framework as a potential provider for the funding stream. All potential providers must note that key performance indicators will be included in all contracts for AEB provision which are issued as a result of this procurement. They will, as a minimum, include expectations in terms of learner retention, achievement, pass, and progression rates. Only organisations that have the Matrix Standard for Information Advice & Guidance will be considered ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5a4a08-43be-4ace-8a33-91339b6f1076 | | 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 | 10 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 4 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 4PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2017 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5a4a08-43be-4ace-8a33-91339b6f1076 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5a4a08-43be-4ace-8a33-91339b6f1076 10th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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