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title: "BT1849 - Tailored Community Learning Fund - Mini competition LOTs 2, 3 & 9"
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# BT1849 - Tailored Community Learning Fund - Mini competition LOTs 2, 3 & 9

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be9c854b-48ca-443e-af53-f778a9d5c289

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## Summary

Luton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "BT1849 - Tailored Community Learning Fund - Mini competition LOTs 2, 3 & 9", which falls under the category of adult and other education services. The process was conducted using an open procedure within the procurement method. The procurement targeted suppliers within the approved Trusted Partner Skills APL for the specified LOTs and carried a total contract value of £100,000. The process went through the award stage on 25th November 2025, and the contracts are set to commence on 1st December 2025, concluding on 31st July 2026. This tendering effort primarily serves areas including the United Kingdom and extends to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in adult education services. With Luton Borough Council as the contracting authority, businesses that can offer innovative solutions in community learning can utilise this chance to build partnerships and achieve growth. The openness of the tendering process and its focus on smaller enterprises demonstrate an encouraging environment for agile educational service providers looking to expand their footprint. Suppliers such as Community Systems (NL) Ltd, Groundwork East, Qualified Training Solutions, and Trading as Training Code Ltd have won contracts, highlighting the value of collaboration and expertise in enhancing community learning.

## Notice

Luton Borough Council has undertaken a further competition with suppliers who are approved on our Trusted Partner Skills APL for LOTS 2,3 & 9 (DN698493)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d1e996-bf3c-4ea9-8ebb-4a7bbddc5246 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY SYSTEMS (NL; GROUNDWORK EAST; QUALIFIED TRAINING SOLUTIONS; TRADING AS TRAINING CODE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d1e996-bf3c-4ea9-8ebb-4a7bbddc5246

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d1e996-bf3c-4ea9-8ebb-4a7bbddc5246
  25th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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