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title: "PROVISION OF ADULT AND COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES 2024/25"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
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# PROVISION OF ADULT AND COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES 2024/25

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2225d90-dc29-4892-bc5e-516e92ec9e2c

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has awarded a contract titled "PROVISION OF ADULT AND COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES 2024/25" under the CPV classification 80400000, which pertains to adult and other education services. The procurement process employed was a direct procurement method due to urgent funding reallocation needs. The contract, valued at £150,000, covers services provided throughout the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 18th September 2024 to 31st July 2026. This award stage signifies the completion of the procurement process, with notable deadlines including the end date for tender submissions on 31st July 2024 and the publication of the award notice on 4th October 2024. The contracting authority managed by Tracy Roberts, based in Sandbach, Cheshire, ensures the stipulated services are effectively delivered within the set timeframes.

This tender opens numerous avenues for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive adult and community learning, including specialised SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged, with East Cheshire Training Limited being the successful supplier. Businesses well-versed in capitalising on urgent or re-allocated funding scenarios will find this an excellent growth opportunity. The provision of education services across a wide borough necessitates robust organisational capabilities, thus attracting enterprises with a strong local presence and expertise in adult education.

## Notice

To deliver a SEND offer borough wide in the borough of Cheshire East, to utilise ESFA funding which became available after an awarded provider withdrew and it was too late to facilitate another procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc07e794-ce42-4c49-a371-427929f69e9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST CHESHIRE TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc07e794-ce42-4c49-a371-427929f69e9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc07e794-ce42-4c49-a371-427929f69e9f
  4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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