--- title: "Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc4513c9-5568-4793-a4bc-c92e188e13ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc4513c9-5568-4793-a4bc-c92e188e13ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc4513c9-5568-4793-a4bc-c92e188e13ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc4513c9-5568-4793-a4bc-c92e188e13ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2021-01-27" --- # Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc4513c9-5568-4793-a4bc-c92e188e13ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc4513c9-5568-4793-a4bc-c92e188e13ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc4513c9-5568-4793-a4bc-c92e188e13ca.json) ## Summary The Suffolk County Council is currently running a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) tender for Adult and Community Learning Services, titled "Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services." This initiative aims to engage providers with relevant experience to deliver innovative educational projects, funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Notably, the DPS period began on 27th March 2019 and spans three years with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period closing on 26th March 2022 and the contract set to commence by 27th March 2022. The location for service delivery is Suffolk, UK, and the total contract value is estimated at £4,250,000. This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in adult education, training services, and community projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find a conducive environment to compete, as new providers can join the DPS at any point within its duration. Given the focus on innovative and varied learning projects for adults, firms with a strong track record in delivery, compliance with ESFA funding rules, and a commitment to community engagement are particularly well-suited to participate in this process. ## Notice Suffolk County Council are inviting applicants to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Adult and Community Learning Services. The Council intends to appoint providers with relevant experience and a proven track record to deliver innovative and varied adult and community learning projects. Contracts will be for the delivery of learning against the funding the Council receives from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for the Adult Education Budget (AEB) for learners aged 19+. Delivery must meet the regulations outlined in the ESFA Funding Rules. (Example of current Funding Rules can be found using the following link:- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-education-budget-funding-rules-2018-to-2019). The period of the DPS will be 3 Years plus an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, commencing on 27th March 2019. We reserve the right to award places within this DPS to an unlimited amount of suppliers. New applicants can join the DPS during the course of the duration. Please note should performance not be compliant with the DPS Tender Terms and Conditions, applicants may be removed from the DPS Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc3f15-0628-4bf2-9748-db8e3a7c4510 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Mar 2022 - 28 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,250,000 | | 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2021 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc3f15-0628-4bf2-9748-db8e3a7c4510 - 4 Dec 2020 at 12:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc3f15-0628-4bf2-9748-db8e3a7c4510 - 4 Dec 2020 at 11:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc3f15-0628-4bf2-9748-db8e3a7c4510 - 27 Mar 2019 at 18:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc3f15-0628-4bf2-9748-db8e3a7c4510 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc3f15-0628-4bf2-9748-db8e3a7c4510 27th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-education-budget-funding-rules-2018-to-2019 - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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