--- title: "West Sussex County Council - Adult Education provision from August 2022" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028e3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028e3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e3c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-28" --- # West Sussex County Council - Adult Education provision from August 2022 Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028e3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028e3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e3c.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by West Sussex County Council focuses on adult education provision set to commence in August 2022. Currently in the planning stage, this tender seeks feedback through soft market testing to evaluate market capacity and capabilities. The council, classified under the industry category of "Adult and other education services" (CPV code: 80400000), aims to enhance educational participation for over 3,000 adults annually across various venues in West Sussex. Interested parties are invited to complete a survey by the deadline of 19th February 2021, which will inform the commissioning process. Future notices regarding this tender are planned for 1st September 2021. This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses engaging in the adult education sector, particularly those offering skills training, employability, and digital access courses. Companies that specialise in educational services for disadvantaged groups, including individuals with low qualifications or specific learning needs, would be particularly well-suited to participate. By effectively responding to the identified aims of increasing participation and addressing the impacts of the Covid pandemic, businesses can position themselves for growth and contribute positively to the community's educational landscape. ## Notice Soft market testing to inform Adult Education provision from August 2022BackgroundWSCC currently receives c. PS3.1m of ESFA AEB funding annually, c. PS1.25m Adult Skills, c. PS1.9m Community Learning. WSCC commissions subcontractors to deliver provision for West Sussex residents. Provision is currently delivered in approximately 80 venues across West Sussex to over 3,000 adults each year. Adult Learning AimsThe overarching ambitions for West Sussex County Council's Adult Education Service are: * To maximise adult participation in education and training in order to achieve economic growth, full employment, social inclusion, community cohesion, health and wellbeing. * To increase the amount of Adult Skills / employability / digital / access courses available to residents, especially for learners in our most deprived areas and those that have been most impacted by the Covid pandemic.* To support those whose individual circumstances place them most in need of learning and skills as well as those who may not otherwise have access to learningPriority learner groups include:-Those not in employment and / or in receipt of benefits-Those with low skill levels-Those with no qualifications-Disadvantaged groups or individuals with specific needs, e.g. lone parents, BAME groups, adults with learning difficulties and / or disabilities-Those who wish to improve their employment and / or further learning opportunities.SurveyWSCC is asking interested parties to complete a short survey to understand market capacity and capability and to inform the next steps in commissioning this service.The survey can be accessed by referring to the Council's e-sourcing platform SE Shared Serviceshttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home and searching for the project 'WSCC - JS - Soft market testing to inform Adult Education provision from August 2022'. You will need to register your company to access the document. The deadline for completed surveys is 19/02/2021. NoteThis exercise does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for West Sussex County Council. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Soft market testing to inform Adult Education provision from August 2022BackgroundWSCC currently receives c. PS3.1m of ESFA AEB funding annually, c. PS1.25m Adult Skills, c. PS1.9m Community Learning. WSCC commissions subcontractors to deliver provision for West Sussex residents. Provision is currently delivered in approximately 80 venues across West Sussex to over 3,000 adults each year. Adult Learning AimsThe overarching ambitions for West Sussex County Council's Adult Education Service are: * To maximise adult participation in education and training in order to achieve economic growth, full employment, social inclusion, community cohesion, health and wellbeing. * To increase the amount of Adult Skills / employability / digital / access courses available to residents, especially for learners in our most deprived areas and those that have been most impacted by the Covid pandemic.* To support those whose individual circumstances place them most in need of learning and skills as well as those who may not otherwise have access to learningPriority learner groups include:-Those not in employment and / or in receipt of benefits-Those with low skill levels-Those with no qualifications-Disadvantaged groups or individuals with specific needs, e.g. lone parents, BAME groups, adults with learning difficulties and / or disabilities-Those who wish to improve their employment and / or further learning opportunities.SurveyWSCC is asking interested parties to complete a short survey to understand market capacity and capability and to inform the next steps in commissioning this service.The survey can be accessed by referring to the Council's e-sourcing platform SE Shared Serviceshttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home and searching for the project 'WSCC - JS - Soft market testing to inform Adult Education provision from August 2022'. You will need to register your company to access the document. The deadline for completed surveys is 19/02/2021. NoteThis exercise does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for West Sussex County Council. Additional information: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the SE Shared Services portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001766-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2021 at 16:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001766-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.westsussex.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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