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title: "Lifelong Learning 2023/24"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
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# Lifelong Learning 2023/24

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6c6a43a-965b-41c5-9ad0-5566ecded43e

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## Summary

The CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL has awarded a contract for the provision of Adult Education Budget services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, titled "Lifelong Learning 2023/24", aimed to commission learning provision primarily targeting individuals seeking employment or on the pathway to employment. The contract, valued at £133,948 GBP, utilised the Other - Restricted RFQ below threshold procurement method. The tender period ended on June 22, 2023, with a contract period running from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.

This tender by CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL presents a significant business opportunity for service providers with expertise in Adult and other education services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with strong links to the Department of Work and Pensions, Cheshire Job Centre, local employers, and similar providers are encouraged to apply. The contract aims to fulfil the skills requirements outlined in the Cheshire and Warrington LEP Skills Report and Cheshire East's Corporate Plan, prioritising the needs of young people with Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND).

## Notice

Skills & Lifelong Learning (S&LL) is undertaking a commissioning exercise to procure and develop Adult Education Budget provision for the residents and workers of the Cheshire East Borough and Cheshire and Warrington LEP areas. S&LL wishes to commission learning provision which is primarily aimed at learners: * seeking employment outcomes, or * on the route to gaining employment. S&LL encourages applications from those with proven links with the DWP, the Cheshire Job Centre structure, local employers and other providers of similar provisions. S&LL is seeking to commission local providers with excellent local links. Other considerations These programmes should demonstrate how they meet: * Cheshire and Warrington LEP Skills Report and its Annexes. * Cheshire East's Corporate Plan S&LL welcomes applications from high quality providers to meet the needs of young people with Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5ad574-3a7a-4ba9-8e96-9df768373670 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted RFQ below threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,948 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CREATE AND DEVELOP CAREER SOLUTIONS; DISABILITY INFORMATION BUREAU; SPEAKING UP SPEAKING OUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2023 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5ad574-3a7a-4ba9-8e96-9df768373670

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5ad574-3a7a-4ba9-8e96-9df768373670
  4th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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