--- title: "Framework contract for the Sub-Contract Delivery of Adult Education Budget Programmes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe867271-f8b2-46d8-ba74-960274f736f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe867271-f8b2-46d8-ba74-960274f736f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe867271-f8b2-46d8-ba74-960274f736f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe867271-f8b2-46d8-ba74-960274f736f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES" published: "2019-06-21" --- # Framework contract for the Sub-Contract Delivery of Adult Education Budget Programmes Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe867271-f8b2-46d8-ba74-960274f736f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe867271-f8b2-46d8-ba74-960274f736f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe867271-f8b2-46d8-ba74-960274f736f8.json) ## Summary The Further Education Colleges is seeking tenders for a framework contract to deliver Adult Education Budget programmes during the academic year 2019/2020. This procurement process is classified under the Adult and other education services industry category and is taking place within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 29th July 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2019 and concluding on 31st July 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate and compete for the two designated Lots: Lot 1 for the West Midlands Combined Authority area and Lot 2 for surrounding areas outside of this devolved authority. This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses focused on educational services, particularly those that provide adult education and training. Companies well-suited for this competitive process include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering educational programmes, as the contract involves funding ranging from £500,000 to £1.2 million. Businesses capable of managing the requirements for both Lots and demonstrating relevant experience will have the potential to establish significant partnerships with the Further Education Colleges, enhancing their growth in the educational sector. ## Notice The requirement is to tender for a framework contract for the provision of Adult Education Budget programmes for the academic year 2019/2020. A managed programme is required to support the estimated funding requirement of between ?500,000 - ?1.2m between 1st October 2019 and 31st July 2020. The framework will be broken into two Lots o Lot 1: West Midlands Combined |Authority ('WMCA') only o Lot 2: Non WMCA but within 60 miles of the College and not in a devolved authority Tenderers may apply for one or both Lots subject to capability. Separate contracts will be awarded for Lot 1 and 2. Total spend will be split approximately 80:20 between Lot 1 and 2 respectively. Funding may not be transferred between Lots 1 and 2. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0639269-c573-4ab8-998c-f82c01140605 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 | | 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 | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES | | Locality | WEST MIDLAND | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 1BS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | Olton | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 21 Jun 2019 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0639269-c573-4ab8-998c-f82c01140605 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0639269-c573-4ab8-998c-f82c01140605 21st June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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