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title: "For the Provision of Community Learning in Cumbria"
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# For the Provision of Community Learning in Cumbria

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edf6d438-fcf4-432a-978e-e66a3dd72d63

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "For the Provision of Community Learning in Cumbria" is initiated by Cumbria County Council, who seeks to establish partnerships with subcontracted providers to enhance community learning services in specific areas. This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 6 June 2017. The contract value is set at £500,000, with the contract beginning on 1 August 2017 and lasting until 31 July 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in education and training services, particularly those with experience in community learning or skills development. Given the need for a diverse range of partnerships, businesses that have a strong local presence or specific expertise in underserved areas would be well-positioned to bid for this contract. The collaborative nature of the tender encourages innovative approaches to delivering community learning, thereby allowing successful bidders to expand their service offerings and contribute to local educational outcomes.

## Notice

Community Learning and Skills is looking to develop a range of partnerships with subcontracted providers to help us increase our provision in specific curriculum and geographic areas not covered by our own community learning centres. See opportunity available from 9 May 2017 via The Chest:- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8a1ae6-08b5-4d33-9b7b-6266471f759c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 1 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA3 8NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Currock |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | APPLEBY HERITAGE CENTRE; BARROW DISTRICT DISABILITY ASSOCIATION; CARLISLE COLLEGE; CUMBRIA TRAINING CENTRE; GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST; GROWING WELL; MILLOM NETWORK CENTRE; WEST LAKES ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2017 at 10:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8a1ae6-08b5-4d33-9b7b-6266471f759c
- 5 May 2017 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8a1ae6-08b5-4d33-9b7b-6266471f759c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8a1ae6-08b5-4d33-9b7b-6266471f759c
  5th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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