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title: "Adult Learning Services in Merton"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
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# Adult Learning Services in Merton

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8de5c647-1f71-4f92-a62f-5ad183acb328

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton has completed a procurement process for "Adult Learning Services in Merton". This initiative involved the creation of an Approved Partner List under the Light Touch Regime, focusing on delivering various adult learning provision courses. The project aims to align with local and national skills requirements, as well as the Ofsted Inspection Framework, with funding sourced from both the Greater London Authority and the Education and Skills Funding Agency. It was executed under an open procedure, with tenders invited by 19th November 2024. Adult education services are classified under industry category code 80400000. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2029, serving regions within England, UK.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing adult education services. With a total value of £3,000,000, it presents a lucrative chance for businesses to expand their engagement in the educational services sector, aiding in Merton residents' skill development and employability. Companies with expertise in adult education, training programmes tailored to workforce needs, and community-focused educational initiatives would find this contract particularly beneficial. The diverse scope and substantial funding ensure that well-prepared bidders can leverage this opportunity to make impactful contributions to the community and enhance their business portfolios.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders to join the Adult Learning Services Approved Partner List for the delivery of a range of Adult Learning provision courses. This project will focus on the procurement and creation of an Approved Partner List under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) that can be called off at any time during the contract period to deliver adult learning provision. The procurement requirements encompass local and national skills needs, requirements of our main funders the GLA and the ESFA, and the Ofsted Inspection Framework. This contract will provide a route to opportunities to deliver adult learning courses via Adult Skills Fund Adult Core (formula funded) and Skills Fund Tailored Learning for Merton residents, and aims to improve the skills, wellbeing, and employability of adults within the Borough. This opportunity can be accessed via https://www.londontenders.org/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e4e49ab-dc90-4125-84d3-5b101367f980 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 11 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | 2MRW TRAINING; ADULT TRAINING NETWORK; CITY COLLEGE STRATFORD COMMUNITY INTEREST; CONSTRUCTION HELP LINE; DB INVESTMENT GROUP; GLOBAL SOLUTION SERVICES; HGV TRAINING SERVICES; HIT TRAINING; KBM GROUP TR; KINARA TRAINING; KIWI & YUZU; LEARNING CURVE GROUP; LIBSUK; PREVISTA; PROVISIONMATE; RAPID IMPROVEMENT; RICHMOND ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGE; RINOVA; RIPE ENTERPRISES; RUNWAY TRAINING; STRIVE TRAINING; TEC TRAINING (GB; THE SKILLS NETWORK; THE TRAINING PLACE OF EXCELLENCE; TRAIN2WORK ACADEMY; TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL; UCRA; WORK WORKS TRAINING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e4e49ab-dc90-4125-84d3-5b101367f980
- 9 Oct 2024 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dafc5b2-3d55-4004-9827-277745590a43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e4e49ab-dc90-4125-84d3-5b101367f980
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dafc5b2-3d55-4004-9827-277745590a43
  9th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/
- https://www.londontenders.org/

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