--- title: "18 111 Provision of an Adult & Community Learning (Lifelong Learning) Provider Panel" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfb8a50f-2518-45c9-acf2-0ef6d6987dee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfb8a50f-2518-45c9-acf2-0ef6d6987dee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb8a50f-2518-45c9-acf2-0ef6d6987dee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb8a50f-2518-45c9-acf2-0ef6d6987dee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-11" --- # 18 111 Provision of an Adult & Community Learning (Lifelong Learning) Provider Panel Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfb8a50f-2518-45c9-acf2-0ef6d6987dee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfb8a50f-2518-45c9-acf2-0ef6d6987dee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb8a50f-2518-45c9-acf2-0ef6d6987dee.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council is for the project titled "18 111 Provision of an Adult & Community Learning (Lifelong Learning) Provider Panel." This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in the North West of England. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submission is set for 9th July 2018, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st August 2018 and conclude on 31st July 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aiming to create a framework for responsive services in adult education. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses to grow, particularly those specialising in accredited and non-accredited learning programmes, health and wellbeing initiatives, and engagement practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to apply, as the council is looking to build a diverse provider panel to enhance the skills and education landscape for local residents. By aligning offerings with the education and skills funding agency requirements and community needs, businesses can establish long-term partnerships with the council and support local development efforts. ## Notice This tender process is an opportunity for organisations become a member of the 'Provider Panel', to provide a compliant route to review the potential enablement of ESFA funding allocation for Adult and Community Learning. Cheshire East Lifelong Learning (CELL) is undertaking a commissioning exercise to procure and develop Adult Education Budget provision for the residents of the Borough reference Public Contracts Regulation Light Touch Regime. This will be delivered in the form of a Contract for the Provision of an Adult and Community Learning: Provider Panel. As this is a Provider Panel, no commitments to service provision and /or funding applications will be made by the Council. These decisions will be made during the term of the Contract by following the call-off criteria shown within the specification documents on 'The Chest' e-tendering portal. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/?ReadForm&login. The project focusses on Learning programmes and/or projects which are aligned to the Education and Skills Funding Agency funding requirements, the priorities set by CELL, Cheshire East Council and Cheshire and Warrington LEP and which match the needs of local people, communities and employers, and the contract will be managed closely to these standards. The Council reserves the right to reopen the procurement process periodically during an academic year, subject to the needs of the Council, the Local Area and Central Government Funding Allocations, and this will at a maximum of 3 times per academic year. Lot 1: Accredited Learning Lot 2: Non-accredited learning * Health and Wellbeing Programmes * Taster/Engagement Programmes * Longer programmes leading to Employment ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19b990a-d149-4b6e-9d3f-7e68027cbf72 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SANDBACH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW11 1HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Sandbach Town | | Westminster constituency | Congleton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2018 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19b990a-d149-4b6e-9d3f-7e68027cbf72 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19b990a-d149-4b6e-9d3f-7e68027cbf72 11th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/?ReadForm&login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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