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title: "17 209 Lifelong Learning - Adult/Community Education"
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# 17 209 Lifelong Learning - Adult/Community Education

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b76f3d4-f46e-4726-a549-55ed34faf64f

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Borough Council is currently seeking partners for the "17 209 Lifelong Learning - Adult/Community Education" project, focusing on the procurement of Adult Education Budget provision within the North West region of England. This open procurement took place through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 16th February 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 3rd April 2018 and will run until 3rd August 2018, with an estimated budget of up to £495,000 per year across various service provisions. The approved supplier list will accommodate multiple lots, including accredited learning and health and wellbeing programmes aimed at local residents, particularly those facing employment challenges.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in adult education services. Providers who can deliver innovative learning solutions, including accredited programmes and community engagement initiatives, would be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders will be expected to contribute to local employment and wellbeing priorities, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on social impact and community development.

## Notice

Cheshire East Lifelong Learning (CE LL) is inviting potential partners to join its approved supplier list for the procurement of Adult Education Budget provision for the residents of the Borough. CE LL is funded as the lead body for Adult Education Budget provision and will be sub-contracting work under this funding stream. Potential providers will need to meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the service specification in order to be considered for the list. The approved supplier list will be split into lots as below: Lot 1 Adult Education Budget Provision: Accredited Learning Lot 2 Adult Education Budget Provision: Health and Wellbeing Programmes (Non-accredited learning) Lot 3 Adult Education Budget Provision: Taster/Engagement Programmes (Non-accredited learning) Lot 4 Adult Education Budget Provision: Longer programmes leading to Employment Outcomes (Non-accredited learning) A proportion of the funding will be targeted at the 19+ age group who face challenges securing sustainable employment. The non-accredited learning will focus on turning around the lives of local people and maximising the impact of public funding on the social and economic wellbeing of individuals, families and communities with a strong focus on those who are most disadvantaged. A proportion of funding will be accredited learning and will be focused on unemployed individuals within the Borough who are eligible for full funding as outlined in the service specification. Commissioned provision will be aimed at entry level to level 2. This learning will be targeted at meeting local wellbeing and employment priorities in a number of subject areas. A proportion of funding will also be for qualified and experienced sessional tutors. Tutors will need to be available on a sessional basis to help meet the specific needs of our service due to sickness and/or support CE LL to meet emerging and specific needs of Cheshire East Communities as and when identified within the service. The approved supplier list will be opened via The Chest a minimum of 3 times per year so that new providers can join the list. Being accepted onto the list is no guarantee of any volume of work. Potential Provider's who fail to get onto the list may re-apply to join a maximum of 3 times. Cheshire East Council reserves the right to negotiate on aspects of providers bids post acceptance onto the list and prior to any contract award based on the call off criteria laid out in the service specification. The budget is a maximum of PS495K per year across all lots. Funded by ESFA, potential providers must be able to meet ESFA requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c12084e-25e8-46e1-95eb-2cbfca4951f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 2 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £377,830 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FEEL GOOD FUTURES; MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE; TRAINING STRATEGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2018 at 14:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c12084e-25e8-46e1-95eb-2cbfca4951f1
- 18 Jan 2018 at 10:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c12084e-25e8-46e1-95eb-2cbfca4951f1
- 18 Jan 2018 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c12084e-25e8-46e1-95eb-2cbfca4951f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c12084e-25e8-46e1-95eb-2cbfca4951f1
  15th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a0eb8a96-11fa-e711-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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