--- title: "HCC Aug 2024 - PPME for The Provision of Adult Education (Step2Skills)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a037ab9f-afc9-49af-bb6f-b3a995eca6f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a037ab9f-afc9-49af-bb6f-b3a995eca6f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a037ab9f-afc9-49af-bb6f-b3a995eca6f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a037ab9f-afc9-49af-bb6f-b3a995eca6f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES" published: "2024-08-12" --- # HCC Aug 2024 - PPME for The Provision of Adult Education (Step2Skills) Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a037ab9f-afc9-49af-bb6f-b3a995eca6f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a037ab9f-afc9-49af-bb6f-b3a995eca6f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a037ab9f-afc9-49af-bb6f-b3a995eca6f8.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council, through its Adult Care Services, has initiated a Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) for the provision of adult education services under the Step2Skills programme. This initiative, focusing on education and training services, targets the East of England region, specifically Hertfordshire (SG13 8DE). The engagement stage began on 12th August 2024, with a tender period ending on 2nd September 2024. The actual contract is expected to run from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026. The open procurement process invites potentially interested organisations with relevant expertise to provide feedback to shape the council's future decision-making. This PPME provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in adult education and training, particularly those experienced in serving individuals with barriers such as low skills, disabilities, or mental health conditions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from recurrent procurement opportunities. Engaging in this process could allow businesses to establish or strengthen their presence in community-based education services, leveraging local expertise to meet both national and local needs while delivering value for money. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ('PPME') in relation to the Provision of Adult Education. As part of Hertfordshire County Council (the Council), Step2Skills is the Adult Community Learning and Employment Support service and provides opportunities for adults in Hertfordshire to get involved in learning and employment within the community. The Council aim to collaborate with people who face barriers to education and employment such as low skills, learning or physical disabilities, and mental health conditions. Step2Skills was formerly known as HAFLS. Step2Skills has been undertaking an annual Service Needs Analysis to understand priority locations and populations since the adult education service started. This analysis also informs the commissioning process and the evaluation of potential delivery partners in terms of links with target populations, experience of meeting national and local needs whilst also delivering value for money. The purpose of the Council's pre-procurement market engagement (PPME) process is to allow and enable potentially interested organisations with appropriate expertise and relevant experience to engage with the Council. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Additional information: To access this Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef60fd3-0076-4993-99bf-af0608041cbd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 | | 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2024 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef60fd3-0076-4993-99bf-af0608041cbd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef60fd3-0076-4993-99bf-af0608041cbd 12th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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