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title: "Contract for Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) Provision"
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# Contract for Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) Provision

Buyer: CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90e03712-bb40-4a0f-b9cd-9592d156b9ee

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Construction Skills People seeks to secure services for the provision of non-devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) programmes for the academic year 2024/2025. The contract, titled "Contract for Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) Provision," falls under the industry category of Education and training services (CPV code: 80000000). The procurement is at the tender stage with a closing date of 27th September 2024 and an anticipated start date of 3rd October 2024. The contracting period extends until 31st July 2025. This opportunity is open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), with the scope covering various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories such as the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and vocational training services to expand their reach and secure a substantial contract in the public sector. Because the framework allows for one or multiple awards, it offers flexible participation opportunities where multiple providers may achieve best value. Organisations adept in delivering comprehensive adult education programmes, particularly those with a solid track record in managed education provisions, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Businesses intent on growth within public service delivery or seeking to enhance their portfolio with government contracts should consider participating in this open procedure to benefit from the outlined contract period.

## Notice

The tender requirement is for a managed provision of non-devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ) programmes, for the academic year 2024/2025. The contract will be a fixed term contract starting no later than September 2024 with a completion of all teaching and learning by 31 July 2025. CSP would like to appoint one organisation for 24/25 AEB provision but reserves the right to make multiple awards where best value can be achieved. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6623e4-3cc6-4140-9c73-8465e614a28f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| 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 | CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S41 9FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Dunston |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6623e4-3cc6-4140-9c73-8465e614a28f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6623e4-3cc6-4140-9c73-8465e614a28f
  16th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/

## Provenance

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