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title: "GB-Chelmsford: 0779 Essex Learning Partnership Fund"
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# GB-Chelmsford: 0779 Essex Learning Partnership Fund

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a062c2b-c8a7-4041-8cd7-af027387c0c2

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is currently conducting a public procurement process titled "GB-Chelmsford: 0779 Essex Learning Partnership Fund," aimed at providing funding for training initiatives that align with the council’s strategic goals in education. With a total budget of £150,000 available, organisations can apply for funding amounts up to £50,000. The tender period is set to close on 22nd May 2019, and the services will be required in the East of England, where the contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2019 and extend until 31st July 2020. This procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of organisations to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in education and training services. Organisations with a proven track record in delivering impactful training projects, particularly those capable of achieving a minimum of 250 enrolments, would be well-positioned to compete for this funding. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their service offerings, establish partnerships, and contribute to the educational development within the community, thereby pursuing growth and visibility in the sector.

## Notice

ECC has allocated funding to the Essex Learning Partnership Fund (ELPF) to deliver training which support its strategic aims. This funding draws on ECC's Adult Education Budget funding allocation from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). There is a maximum of PS150,000 available. The maximum funding that organisations may bid for is PS50,000. Projects must deliver a minimum of 250 enrolments. ECC is looking to award funding to organisations that can demonstrate the most effective way in which the money will be used and has the greatest impact on learners. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad8e3fe-3236-484e-a174-132a3379db98 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2019 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad8e3fe-3236-484e-a174-132a3379db98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad8e3fe-3236-484e-a174-132a3379db98
  24th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Chelmsford:-0779-Essex-Learning-Partnership-Fund/988W99W2Q7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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