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title: "ACL mini-competition 2021/22 - Pot 7: Skills for Independent Living"
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# ACL mini-competition 2021/22 - Pot 7: Skills for Independent Living

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c651580-621f-4ed7-ae85-cbf10774c68d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ACL mini-competition 2021/22 - Pot 7: Skills for Independent Living" was conducted by Herefordshire Council, focusing on adult and other education services. The tender, which forms part of a mini-competition for ACL Framework providers, has recently concluded. It was active until 20 September 2021 and encompassed a contract valued at £50,000 GBP. The contract period spans from 24 September 2021 to 23 September 2022, with operations based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in adult education and skills development. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as evidenced by the suitability requirements outlined. Potential suppliers may include organisations capable of delivering innovative learning solutions to support independent living. The active award for the contract, amounting to £43,610 GBP, has already been granted to suppliers such as ECHO, NCLP, and The Houghton Project, indicating a competitive landscape for future tenders in this category.

## Notice

Mini-competition for ACL Framework providers for Learning Delivery within Pot 7 - Skills for Independent Living

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec23939-7674-40af-9b54-ebb1c59325db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2021 - 23 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,610 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ECHO; NCLP; THE HOUGHTON PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec23939-7674-40af-9b54-ebb1c59325db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec23939-7674-40af-9b54-ebb1c59325db
  25th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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