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title: "Framework for the Provision of Community Learning Lots 1 - 6"
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# Framework for the Provision of Community Learning Lots 1 - 6

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3f8915b-c667-4b7b-81f1-0d39be266881

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for a "Framework for the Provision of Community Learning Lots 1 - 6" with a budget of £4,200,000. This initiative aims to establish a group of suppliers to deliver various community learning services across the eight districts of Staffordshire. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having announced the awarded contracts on 28th June 2019, with contract periods commencing on 1st August 2019 and concluding on 31st July 2023. This contract falls under the Education and Training Services category, with relevant delivery locations in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses involved in educational services, including community learning providers, training organisations, and non-profits focused on adult education. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the County Council values innovative and responsive proposals that meet the educational needs of local communities. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth and support the diversification of educational offerings in Staffordshire.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council wishes to engage a group of suppliers to deliver a range of Community Learningservices throughout the eight districts of Staffordshire. Funding for the Community Learning provision is sourcedfrom a contract awarded to Staffordshire County Council from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). 2 / 13 The community learning service currently works with schools, colleges, third sector organisations, independenttraining providers and local community groups to secure and deliver a range of learning opportunities for adultsand families across Staffordshire. Staffordshire County Council wishes to procure its contracted provision in order to source high quality responsive and innovative community learning provision. The County Council is subject to accountabilityand scrutiny of the ESFA and Ofsted. All contracted provision must comply with ESFA and County Councilregulations and related statutory requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc35d23-6f54-426b-a44b-55521fa7b66c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,200,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | ACORN TRAINING; APOLLO RESOLUTIONS; BRIGHT BEGINNINGS FAMILY HUB; BUXTON & LEEK COLLEGE; CEREBRAL PALSY MID STAFFORDSHIRE WITHIN GREENHALL SCHOOL COMPLEX; CHASE AQUA RURAL ENTERPRISE; CODSALL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL; COMMUNITY FOREST SERVICES; EAST GB; ETS TRAINING; FOREST OF MERCIA; FREE TO LEARN; GARTMORE RIDING SCHOOL; GENIUS WITHIN; GROWING RURAL ENTERPRISE; PM TRAINING; SMALL TALK; SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE; STAFFORDSHIRE CARE FARMING; STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FAMILIES FIRST; STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE; UPPER MORETON RURAL ACTIVITIES; WALSALL COLLEGE; WEA; WIDER LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2019 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc35d23-6f54-426b-a44b-55521fa7b66c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc35d23-6f54-426b-a44b-55521fa7b66c
  15th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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