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title: "Invitation to Tender - Functional Skills"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "REAL IDEAS ORGANISATION"
published: "2022-06-28"
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# Invitation to Tender - Functional Skills

Buyer: REAL IDEAS ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae6b81d8-81c1-41f4-9f94-6da16e01c71a

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## Summary

The Real Ideas Organisation based in Plymouth, England, is currently holding a tender titled "Invitation to Tender - Functional Skills" within the education and training services industry category. This procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12pm on 25th July 2022. The contract, which has a total estimated value of £10,000 and a minimum value of £5,000, is set to commence on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 30th November 2022. The tender adopts an open procurement method, suitable for a diverse range of organisations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the education sector. Companies specialising in functional skills training or educational services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enhance market presence and drive growth for businesses that can provide high-quality training solutions.

## Notice

All submissions need to be emailed to: louisa.luke@realideas.org by 12pm 25th July 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cf9841-3147-4913-aabe-4e100b9c87cb |
| 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 | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | REAL IDEAS ORGANISATION |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 4EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Devonport |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2022 at 10:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cf9841-3147-4913-aabe-4e100b9c87cb
- 27 May 2022 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cf9841-3147-4913-aabe-4e100b9c87cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cf9841-3147-4913-aabe-4e100b9c87cb
  28th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/067db5c4-56c8-4226-8a99-5a9e2db394ca
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8835918b-2a8e-4986-97c8-0487e4d03913
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98a3e227-4add-4fdc-802f-ae2dc38eef44
- https://realideas.org/about-us/work-with-us/tendering-and-supply/
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50692e11-80a3-4db4-8e89-86eb02c30e26
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf2d4973-6ab5-42fd-a6e8-dee9d69527e6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68b7ed15-b334-491b-a60b-ff1c546192eb

## Notice URLs

- https://realideas.org/work-with-us/

## Provenance

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