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title: "Adult Skills Learning Provision"
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# Adult Skills Learning Provision

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc0446e1-5ae7-4764-9487-ec2ca2ef6f88

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of accredited adult learning services. The title of the tender is "Adult Skills Learning Provision" within the education and training services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the deadline for tender submissions set for August 2, 2023. The contract period is from September 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. Durham County Council is seeking multiple providers to deliver adult skills programmes up to Level two for learners in County Durham.

This tender opportunity for Adult Skills provision by Durham County Council presents a business growth opportunity for education and training service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Bidders are required to design and cost appropriate adult skills programmes, offering a chance for businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering accredited learning services. Interested parties can access tender documents free of charge at www.nepo.org using reference number DN676888.

## Notice

Durham Learn receive funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for the provision of accredited adult learning. Durham Learn is designated as the Provider of this learning through provision that it secures by means of contracts with delivery organisations. Durham Learn are looking for multiple providers to deliver this opportunity. Durham Learn on behalf of Durham County Council are pleased to encourage bids for Adult Skills provision including accredited learning. Bidders to the fund will be asked as part of their submission to design, and cost, appropriate adult skills programmes up to and including Level two for learners across County Durham. Bidders can apply for this funding from July 2023 with delivery starting in September 2023. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org utilising reference number DN676888

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c11059a-7023-499b-a527-b5f3e9923ae9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,280 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | COOL BLUE COLLEGE; EVOLUTION TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES; ORANGEBOX TRAINING SOLUTIONS; PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c11059a-7023-499b-a527-b5f3e9923ae9
- 4 Jul 2023 at 07:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e6247d-9e3b-4891-9fb3-3d9013209fdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c11059a-7023-499b-a527-b5f3e9923ae9
  18th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e6247d-9e3b-4891-9fb3-3d9013209fdf
  4th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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