--- title: "Somerset Community Learning" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd4ff991-8896-43cf-a925-6b2c365de606" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd4ff991-8896-43cf-a925-6b2c365de606" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd4ff991-8896-43cf-a925-6b2c365de606.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd4ff991-8896-43cf-a925-6b2c365de606.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-06-24" --- # Somerset Community Learning Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd4ff991-8896-43cf-a925-6b2c365de606 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd4ff991-8896-43cf-a925-6b2c365de606) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd4ff991-8896-43cf-a925-6b2c365de606.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is undertaking a public procurement process for the "Somerset Community Learning" contract, focused on delivering education and training services to adult learners in Somerset. This contract, valued at £2,524,199, is set to commence on 1 August 2021 and will continue until 31 July 2022, with potential extension options based on future policy developments. The application period for potential suppliers concluded on 16 April 2021, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, specifically targeting organisations within the education and training services sector. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those capable of delivering flexible learning solutions aimed at disadvantaged groups. Organisations with experience in providing community learning services, especially those that can offer innovative teaching methods such as evening classes and drop-in sessions, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, fostering inclusive educational access for adults in the Somerset region. ## Notice The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of delivery of education and training to adult learners' resident in Somerset, through a single ESFA funded Community Learning contract for services. The existing ESFA funded Community Learning contract for services in Somerset will come to an end on 31 July 2021. As a result, a competitive procurement exercise under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for a single ESFA funded Community Learning contract for services has been completed. The contract will start on 1 August 2021 and cease on 31 July 2022. Subject to the outcome of the Further Education reform White paper, and affordability, the ESFA may include a right to extend the contract for a limited period. The procurement will be open to providers who are seeking to deliver education and training provision funded by ESFA Community Learning to adults' resident in Somerset. Providers do not need to be listed on the Register of Training Organisations as this is due to be decommissioned. Providers will need to meet the quality standards that will be set out in the procurement documents. The procurement will fund: - delivery of ESFA funded Community Learning services to adult learners' resident in the geographical area of Somerset only. ESFA funded Community Learning funding is focused on people who are disadvantaged and least likely to participate in learning, including those in rural areas and people on low incomes with low skills. For many learners, this is a first step towards further learning, voluntary work and / or paid employment. - delivery in Somerset only, which is comprised of a two-tier non-metropolitan county, administered by Somerset County Council and five district councils. The five districts of Somerset are West Somerset, South Somerset, Taunton Deane, Mendip, and Sedgemoor (please note this does not include coverage within the 2 unitary authorities of North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset). - any Contractor to whom we award a contract must provide flexible timetabling and modes of teaching and learning (for example, evening classes, bite sized delivery, and drop-in sessions) to attract those furthest from learning, and/or with mild to moderate mental health issues or other disadvantages ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ccee82-b3ba-43dd-8d5d-7c3b49d207b2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | 18 Mar 2021 | | Award date | 20 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,524,199 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,524,199 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2021 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ccee82-b3ba-43dd-8d5d-7c3b49d207b2 - 25 Mar 2021 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e051ac-2a24-4e05-9ad3-d0d5d3fb5fa2 - 23 Feb 2021 at 10:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78635a1-14a2-47aa-b8e6-2934cebac63d - 23 Feb 2021 at 10:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec80b12-7f7c-4183-9649-a145d295e0f8 - 19 Feb 2021 at 11:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d4436d-fbc5-406f-a301-bacdcf146139 - 18 Feb 2021 at 16:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b80f66-4cdd-4697-9464-2f626e739465 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ccee82-b3ba-43dd-8d5d-7c3b49d207b2 24th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e051ac-2a24-4e05-9ad3-d0d5d3fb5fa2 25th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78635a1-14a2-47aa-b8e6-2934cebac63d 23rd February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec80b12-7f7c-4183-9649-a145d295e0f8 23rd February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d4436d-fbc5-406f-a301-bacdcf146139 19th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b80f66-4cdd-4697-9464-2f626e739465 18th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ec6f4b8-6d37-426a-98cf-596f771595fe n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/Department-for-Education ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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