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title: "Adult Learning Approved Provider Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9db84c27-5ce0-4997-b274-c0d8c0f96506"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-01"
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# Adult Learning Approved Provider Framework

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9db84c27-5ce0-4997-b274-c0d8c0f96506

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council has initiated a tender process for the Adult Learning Approved Provider Framework. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Education and training services. The tender, with an estimated value of £2,000,000 GBP, is currently in the active stage and is set to conclude on 5th April 2024. The contract period for the framework will start on 31st July 2024 and end on 30th September 2028. The framework is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSE).

This tender by Southampton City Council presents an opportunity for qualifying organisations to secure contracts for educational services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Businesses in the education and training sector are well-suited to compete for this tender. The open procedure nature of the procurement allows for a transparent and competitive bidding process, enabling eligible organisations to participate and potentially be appointed to the framework for future contracts in the sector.

## Notice

The Council is renewing it's original Framework for another 4 years and invites qualifying organisations to participate and be appointed to the Framework for new contracts for the next academic year and beyond.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee050de-34e1-4547-b875-493d094afdfa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2024 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee050de-34e1-4547-b875-493d094afdfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee050de-34e1-4547-b875-493d094afdfa
  1st March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal-instructions/
  Portal Guidance

## Provenance

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