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title: "AT1320 - Lutons Adult Learning Tailored Community Learning Fund - Release one"
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# AT1320 - Lutons Adult Learning Tailored Community Learning Fund - Release one

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd811872-464f-4cb1-a7db-cbe8ae77af63

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## Summary

Luton Council has completed the procurement process titled "AT1320 - Luton’s Adult Learning Tailored Community Learning Fund - Release one" under the industry category of Adult and other education services (CPV code: 80400000). This procurement was managed through an open procedure and involved a mini competition that ended on 4th June 2024. The contract, valued at £80,000, commenced on 2nd July 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The scheme is designed to provide funding for local grass roots organisations focusing on preparation for employment and improving essential skills through digital provision. All activities and services are to be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom and other regions, including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The final award, valued at £75,680, was announced on 1st July 2024, with the awarded contract notice published on 5th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations interested in contributing to the local community through educational services. The open nature of the procurement method and emphasis on grassroots involvement make it especially suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises that specialise in adult education, employment preparation, and digital skill enhancement. Engaging in this contract could lead to not only immediate financial benefits but also long-term partnerships with Luton Council and increased recognition in the educational services sector.

## Notice

Luton Adult Learning uses various grant-funding streams to commission/sub-contract a small amount of delivery to local grass roots organisations. As the Government released additional funding streams (Multiply & UKSPF), a mini competition was undertaken with all Providers who were accepted onto the original APL (DN698493) for LOT 3 & 7. Applicants from Lot 3 (Preparation for employment) & 7 (Improving Essential Skills- digital provision) were invited to a mini competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c92b84b-f2ea-4b9f-8dde-232e6da61399 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,680 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DIVERSE FM COMMUNITY MEDIA & TRAINING; IMPACTFUL GOVERNANCE - COMUNITY INTEREST; SKILLS PAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c92b84b-f2ea-4b9f-8dde-232e6da61399

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c92b84b-f2ea-4b9f-8dde-232e6da61399
  5th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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