--- title: "Framework for the Provision of Community Learning" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5258ade-5456-4d69-b594-7414e72917c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5258ade-5456-4d69-b594-7414e72917c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5258ade-5456-4d69-b594-7414e72917c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5258ade-5456-4d69-b594-7414e72917c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-11" --- # Framework for the Provision of Community Learning Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5258ade-5456-4d69-b594-7414e72917c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5258ade-5456-4d69-b594-7414e72917c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5258ade-5456-4d69-b594-7414e72917c0.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Framework for the Provision of Community Learning," is being conducted by Staffordshire County Council, focusing on the education and training services industry. This process is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones including an engagement end date set for 15 February 2019. The procurement will take place in the West Midlands, with a framework agreement intended for a four-year period from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2023. A briefing event is scheduled for 5 February 2019, and it is anticipated that tender documents will be available around 20 February 2019. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in education, training, and community services. Companies specialising in leisure, health and well-being, supported learning, family learning, employability, digital skills, STEM education, and progression pathways would be especially well-suited to compete. The open and competitive nature of the tendering process aims to source high-quality, responsive services, providing a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in delivering community learning throughout Staffordshire. ## Notice For Avoidance of doubt this is a Prior Indicative Notice . Staffordshire County Council wishes to engage a group of suppliers to deliver a wide range of Community Learning services throughout the eight districts of Staffordshire. A contract for this provision currently exists and is due to expire on 31.7.2019. Funding for the Community Learning provision is sourced from a contract awarded to Staffordshire County Council from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The Community Learning Service currently works with schools, colleges, third sector organisations, independent training providers and local community groups to secure and deliver a range of learning opportunities for adults and families across Staffordshire. Staffordshire County Council wishes to procure its sub-contracted provision through an open and competitive tendering process in order to source high quality responsive and innovative community learning provision. The County Council is subject to accountability and scrutiny of the ESFA and Ofsted. All sub-contracted provision must comply with ESFA and County Council regulations and related statutory requirements. This Procurement is for a Framework Agreement between the appointed Sub-Contractor(s) and Staffordshire County Council, to supply Services on an annual call-off basis. This Framework will be for a four year period from 1.8.2019 to 31.7.2023, on an annual call-off basis. In the event the Agreement is extended the extension shall be on the same Terms and Conditions of Contract as the original Agreement period and will ultimately be at the County Council's sole discretion. The County Council makes no guarantee as to the volume of business on offer and any funding values given are indicative only and intended as a general guide. These will be subject to annual allocations made to the County Council by the ESFA. Community Learning (CL) will have a value range over 4 years of 5 000 000 GBP subject to ESFA funding allocations. Framework will comprise of 7 lots. Lot 1.Leisure, Health & Well-being Lot 2.Supported Learning Lot 3.Family Learning Lot 4.Employability Lot 5.Digital Lot 6.STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics) Lot 7.Progression Pathways (accredited provision) A briefing event for this procurement will be held on Tuesday 5th February 2019, 11.30 am- 1.00pm at Staffordshire Place 1, Staffordshire County Council, Tipping Street Stafford, ST16 2DH. If you wish to attend this event please confirm your interest by emailing: acl@staffordshire.gov.uk It is anticipated that tender documents will be available approx 20 February 2019 via our e-portal https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/tendering/etendering/home.aspx The guide to the portal is on the link and will always be the most up to date version. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837f0a1a-d1c8-4499-9533-e2dea3c9534d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Feb 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2019 at 08:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837f0a1a-d1c8-4499-9533-e2dea3c9534d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837f0a1a-d1c8-4499-9533-e2dea3c9534d 11th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procurement/tendering/etendering/home.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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