--- title: "SAFL Community Learning 2023/2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9d1e599-ff24-4b37-a276-c53cf04e6167" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9d1e599-ff24-4b37-a276-c53cf04e6167" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9d1e599-ff24-4b37-a276-c53cf04e6167.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9d1e599-ff24-4b37-a276-c53cf04e6167.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-06-15" --- # SAFL Community Learning 2023/2024 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9d1e599-ff24-4b37-a276-c53cf04e6167 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9d1e599-ff24-4b37-a276-c53cf04e6167) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9d1e599-ff24-4b37-a276-c53cf04e6167.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the SAFL Community Learning 2023/2024 programme. This procurement falls under the Adult and other education services category. The contract period is from August 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The tender deadline is June 30, 2023. The Council is looking for providers to deliver adult skills programmes that address local needs and support diverse communities, particularly those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract value of £75,000. This tender from the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector to offer adult learning services to address community needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply. The programme aims to enhance employability, upskill individuals, and provide employment support to vulnerable communities. Businesses with experience in delivering community-based learning activities and a focus on positive progressions into further learning and employment are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Council wishes to invite applications for funding for the Adult Skills Programme from providers with a proven track record and, where applicable, an Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding. The contract and timescale for delivery will cover learners enrolling and undertaking learning from 1st August 2023 to 30th June 2024. Delivery of provision must be completed by 30th June 2024. The Adult Skills Programme must meet the needs of the diverse population of the area and tackle some of the challenges Sandwell faces whilst recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular in increasing employability, up-skilling and employment support targeted at communities in greatest need. Wider adult learning opportunities have a vital role to play in promoting inclusion, improving health outcomes, in engaging and building capacity in local communities, and supporting and building stronger families. We expect activities to be in response to local needs and to deliver community-based learning activities. We expect to commission a range of providers to access different groups of learners in different areas of Sandwell who can produce high levels of positive progressions into further learning and/or employment. Additional information: Completion of questionnaire provided on the Intention to Quotation document attached to this offer. Please ensure that all requested documentation is provided to support your application. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3a7086-bef6-4adf-9a44-d7b05aae8d6e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2023 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3a7086-bef6-4adf-9a44-d7b05aae8d6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3a7086-bef6-4adf-9a44-d7b05aae8d6e 15th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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