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title: "Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) Referral Agent for Learning Programmes"
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# Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) Referral Agent for Learning Programmes

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be20b17f-324e-400a-9702-70db7f1386dc

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## Summary

CapitalEsourcing is seeking a single referral agent to market, recruit, assess, induct, and refer learners for Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Childcare, Health and Social Care, Business, and Digital, under the procurement title "Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) Referral Agent for Learning Programmes". The procurement falls under the industry category of adult and other education services (CPV code 80400000). This opportunity is located in London, United Kingdom, with key dates including the tender period ending on 9th August 2024, and the contract period running from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, following an open procedure (below threshold) led by Westminster City Council, with a contract valued at £377,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in educational services and learner support, to secure a substantial contract while enhancing their portfolio. It is especially appealing to SMEs and VCSEs due to its suitability criteria. The role involves marketing learning programmes, conducting initial learner assessments, and facilitating enrolment, thereby offering a platform to showcase business capabilities in the education sector and engage with a targeted learner demographic. Interested businesses are encouraged to explore this valuable opportunity to expand their service offerings and achieve business growth.

## Notice

The contract is awarded for a single referral agent who has the appropriate expertise to market to, recruit, conduct initial assessments, induct, and refer learners undertaking level 2 and 3 qualifications in Childcare, Health and Social Care, Business and Digital. Targets would be set out annually based of the GLA an ESFA funding allocations for the academic year. We also sought proposals from agents that can also support the Free Courses for Jobs Curriculum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d7a466-a569-4e9f-867a-37414f658c08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £377,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £377,000 |
| 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 | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREE COURSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d7a466-a569-4e9f-867a-37414f658c08
- 5 Jul 2024 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07185a39-8cc2-4cf3-bd9d-ea793ed198b3
- 5 Jul 2024 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07185a39-8cc2-4cf3-bd9d-ea793ed198b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d7a466-a569-4e9f-867a-37414f658c08
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07185a39-8cc2-4cf3-bd9d-ea793ed198b3
  5th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.waes.ac.uk

## Provenance

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