--- title: "Adult Learning Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d940d854-253b-4139-adc7-f261d7429dbf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d940d854-253b-4139-adc7-f261d7429dbf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d940d854-253b-4139-adc7-f261d7429dbf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d940d854-253b-4139-adc7-f261d7429dbf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY" published: "2018-01-15" --- # Adult Learning Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d940d854-253b-4139-adc7-f261d7429dbf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d940d854-253b-4139-adc7-f261d7429dbf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d940d854-253b-4139-adc7-f261d7429dbf.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hackney is inviting tenders for the "Adult Learning Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)", a procurement aimed at enhancing Adult and Community Learning offerings in London. This initiative is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submitting Suitability Questionnaire responses set for midnight on 16th February 2018. Contracts under this selective procurement method will be conducted using a restricted procedure, and the successful providers will serve community groups from September 1, 2018, until August 31, 2022. The estimated budget for this procurement is £2,200,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education, vocational training, and community learning services. Companies that can offer accredited and non-accredited courses in areas such as ESOL, Maths, English, and ICT would be particularly well-suited to compete. The flexible DPS model allows new providers to join throughout its duration, making it an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises looking to expand their reach and impact in the Hackney community. ## Notice The London Borough of Hackney is seeking providers with relevant experience to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to deliver or host a range of Adult & Community Learning courses, both accredited and non-accredited. This includes Community Learning, Vocational and Employability, Family Learning, ESOL, Maths, English and ICT. These providers will contribute to the delivery of specific community programmes to the 'hardest to reach' community groups in Hackney. The Dynamic Purchasing System model provides flexibility both for the Council and providers as new suppliers can, having met the exclusion and selection criteria, join the DPS throughout its duration. There is no limit to the number of providers included on a DPS, and providers who are unsuccessful when applying to join may reapply at any time. All elements of this tender will be managed online via Hackney's e-procurement portal ProContract under reference DN309118. The DPS will select the most suitable training providers for the identified needs via a process of mini-competition. The mini-competitions will be operated through ProContract. SQ responses must be submitted by no later than midnight, 16th February for bidders to apply for the first round under this DPS. Additional information: The SQ and ITT documents can be downloaded from via the ProContract portal or from Hackney Council's website at: www.londontenders.org or www.hackney.gov.uk/f-tenders-828.htm Expressions of interest applications must be by way of completion and return of the Suitability Questionnaire (SQ). Hackney Procurement Service is offering supplier open day on 31st January 2018 to provide interested bidders more information about ProContract, answer any queries and to help bidders complete the SQ. The supplier day will be held at the Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, E8 1DY from 9.30 - 16.30 and bidders are welcome to attend on a drop-in basis. Please contact the office named in Section 4 above if you require any further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b3f0e9-eea8-4726-a19d-d8f6febe89f1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,200,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY | | Locality | HACKNEY | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E8 1GQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hackney Central | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre ## Release History - 15 Jan 2018 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b3f0e9-eea8-4726-a19d-d8f6febe89f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b3f0e9-eea8-4726-a19d-d8f6febe89f1 15th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.hackney.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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