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title: "Community Learning Procurement for Somerset"
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# Community Learning Procurement for Somerset

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc385ffa-e846-4463-ae16-a285c8539bf4

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## Summary

The Department for Education is conducting a tender for the project titled "Community Learning Procurement for Somerset," aimed at delivering tailored educational and training services in Somerset. This procurement falls under the education and training industry category and has a total budget of £2,597,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 21 June 2018. The contract period will commence on 1 September 2018 and conclude on 31 July 2019. The services are required exclusively within the Somerset area, which includes various districts and unitary authorities.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the education and community services sector, particularly those specialising in adult education, skill development, and community engagement initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on flexible provisions that cater to diverse adult learners. The open procurement method encourages a broad range of submissions, inviting innovative solutions to enhance community well-being and learning pathways in Somerset.

## Notice

The aim of Community Learning funding is to deliver unique flexible focussed provision to adults, not fundable from other Further Education (FE) budgets, to develop the skills, confidence, motivation and resilience of adults of different ages and backgrounds in order to: * improve their health and well-being, including mental health * progress towards formal learning or employment * develop stronger communities We are procuring for delivery of services in the geographical area of Somerset only. When we refer to 'Somerset' in this document or any of the other procurement documents, we mean the geographical area covered by the five districts and two unitary authorities set out below. Somerset is comprised of a two-tier non-metropolitan county, administered by Somerset County Council and five district councils, and two unitary authority areas. The five districts of Somerset are West Somerset, South Somerset, Taunton Deane, Mendip, and Sedgemoor. The two unitary authorities are North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset. Additional information: Access to Invitation to Tender documents are available through our e-tendering portal: https://education.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c20d66-67d3-4fbd-8872-62509af40f52 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,597,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 May 2018 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c20d66-67d3-4fbd-8872-62509af40f52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c20d66-67d3-4fbd-8872-62509af40f52
  31st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://education.bravosolution.co.uk

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