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title: "Community Learning Programme 2018-2021"
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# Community Learning Programme 2018-2021

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fda0deb2-577b-4eb4-84ce-8e61ff1c9cc1

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is inviting quotes for the "Community Learning Programme 2018-2021," aimed at delivering community learning opportunities for adults aged 19 and above in Portsmouth. The contract is part of an open tender procedure and is valued at £20,000 per annum, with a contract period starting on 1st August 2018. The deadline for submissions is 8th May 2018, and the council anticipates awarding the contract by 25th May 2018. The programme focuses on enhancing employability skills, improving well-being, and supporting personal development, responding to local needs as identified by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in community and vocational training services. Providers capable of delivering high-quality learning solutions that foster personal and professional development will be well-positioned to compete. The structured nature of this contract, with potential extensions based on performance, offers a compelling prospect for sustained engagement in community education efforts within the South East region.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council 'the Council' is inviting quotations from suitably qualified post -19 learning providers to deliver a programme of community learning opportunities to residents of Portsmouth. Funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Portsmouth City Council's Community Learning Service (CLS) seeks to provide a high quality community learning programme for adults (aged 19+) which meets local need. The programme focusses on widening participation, developing employability skills, improving health and well-being, increasing skills and supporting personal progression. CLS does this through a combination of directly delivered and sub-contracted provision, a model it seeks to continue. The estimated value of the contract is PS20,000.00 per annum any quotes that come in above this amount will be scored as a fail. The initial contract period will be for 1 year with possibility of extending the term by a further 2 years to a maximum total term of 3 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. Funding and delivery requirements for years 2 & 3 of the contract are subject to Community Learning Service's funding and contractor performance. Notice of year 2 and 3 funding and delivery requirements will be provided by 30th June each year. The Council is targeting to have awarded the contract by 25th May 2018 with a subsequent commencement date of 1st August 2018. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Community Learning Programme 2018-2021. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05c48d4-993a-41fe-989d-2692e3e25eac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 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 | Not specified |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2018 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05c48d4-993a-41fe-989d-2692e3e25eac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a05c48d4-993a-41fe-989d-2692e3e25eac
  17th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current

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