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title: "REOPENING of Provider Panel for Adult Learning & Skills Provision with a Further Competition for Community Learning"
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# REOPENING of Provider Panel for Adult Learning & Skills Provision with a Further Competition for Community Learning

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e169cd2a-2be9-4136-86d0-ef5f1d9c5ce3

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## Summary

Durham County Council is conducting the reopening of its Provider Panel for Adult Learning and Skills Provision, specifically aimed at enhancing community learning opportunities. This tender, classified under the Education and Training Services industry, is being executed through a selective procurement method following a restricted procedure. The tender was published on 1st October 2021, with a submission deadline set for 1st November 2021. The contract period will commence on 14th December 2021 and continue until 1st October 2023, with a total estimated value of £6,420,000. The services will primarily be delivered within County Durham, England.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly for those that can provide community and accredited learning services aimed at adults aged 19 and over. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, especially those looking to establish or expand their service provision within the region. New providers wishing to join the panel can submit their expressions of interest, which could lead to long-term growth and contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a re-opening of Provider Panel to provide Adult Learning and Skills Provision within County Durham for Durham County Council and with Further Competitions for Community Learning and Accredited Learning. Durham County Council's Adult Learning & Skills Service (ALSS) are re-opening this Provider Panel in order to add further members to the current panel of providers who can deliver learning and education opportunities for adults aged 19+. The Provider Panel has been divided into two Lots which categorise service requirements. Lot 1 - Community Learning. Lot 2 - Accredited Learning. Please note on this re-opening of the Provider Panel, the Council is accepting submissions from 'new' Providers wishing to gain membership to the Provider Panel for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2 and is also issuing Call-Offs for 'new' and existing providers with further competition for Contracts for Lot 1 - Community Learning. Please Note: Existing Providers on the Provider Panel will NOT need to make a submission to apply to be on the Provider Panel and will NOT be required to complete the full tender documentation for the re-opening of the Provider Panel unless they wish to amend or apply for additional Lots. However, ALL Providers must complete the relevant Further Competition Call-Off Document for the Lot(s) that you are submitting a bid for. PLEASE ACCESS THE PROVIDER PANEL TENDER AND FURTHER COMPETITION FOR COMMUNITY LEARNING DOCUMENTS FOR DETAILS OF THE OPPORTUNITY. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE VIA PROCONTRACT REFERENCE DN421200 If you have problems accessing the tendering system or downloading documents, please contact the Supplier Technical Support Proactis Helpdesk Ticketing System http://proactis.kayco.com Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com / Telephone: 0330 005 0352. *******************************************************

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2277b95f-3f24-4978-b90b-e7317222f0ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,420,000 |
| 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 5UL |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALD HAIRDRESSING; COMMUNICATORS TRAINING; FOUNDATION OF LIGHT; IMPACT NORTH EAST; NORTH EAST DANCE; STANLEY EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 17:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2277b95f-3f24-4978-b90b-e7317222f0ea
- 1 Oct 2021 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89c64036-b681-4372-81f3-72071b104400

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2277b95f-3f24-4978-b90b-e7317222f0ea
  25th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89c64036-b681-4372-81f3-72071b104400
  1st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a69b1027-ea12-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayco.com
- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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