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title: "Lot 1 First Steps"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Lot 1 First Steps

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1ea3cb7-a9ef-4dbf-8961-b33d9252853e

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has successfully completed the tender process for "Lot 1 First Steps," a mini competition from the Gloucestershire Framework Agreement for Adult Education. The procurement falls under the industry category of Adult and other education services (CPV code: 80400000). The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure. This project aims to support the Community and Adult Skills Programme for the period 2024-2026. The tendering phase ended on 26th July 2024, with the contract period running from 10th September 2024 to 9th September 2025. The total contract value is £178,788. The primary location for the delivery of services is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and other businesses interested in contributing to adult education services. Companies like Art Shape, Artspace Cinderford, and NCLP have been successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) can effectively compete and thrive in such tenders. Businesses involved in educational services, which can offer innovative and community-centric programmes, would find this procurement particularly suitable, fostering both business growth and community development.

## Notice

Mini competition from The Gloucestershire Framework Agreement for Adult Education: Community and Adult skills programme 2024 - 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f840d3-53c8-47c1-9f93-d102dfdefe45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2024 - 9 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,788 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,788 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ART SHAPE; ARTSPACE CINDERFORD; NCLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f840d3-53c8-47c1-9f93-d102dfdefe45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f840d3-53c8-47c1-9f93-d102dfdefe45
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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