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title: "HCC Sept 2024 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services (Step2Skills)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a337"
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buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-11"
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# HCC Sept 2024 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services (Step2Skills)

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a337

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services under the title "HCC Sept 2024 – Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services (Step2Skills)". This procurement pertains to the industry category of Adult and Other Education Services, specifically within the services main procurement category. The procurement method was an open procedure. The opportunity is located in the UKH23 region. The award was finalised on 5th February 2025 following an open tendering process that concluded on 28th October 2024. The total contract value is £7,000,000 with an optional extension for up to two additional years beyond the initial two-year term, at the Council's discretion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of providing tailored learning experiences to adults, people with low skills, learning or physical disabilities, and those with mental health conditions. Subcontractors on the framework can expect to bid for the year 1 Call-Off early in 2025. This presents a growth opportunity for SMEs and organisations listed in the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKLRP) with a focus on delivering value for money and compliance with Ofsted's Further Education and Skills Inspection Framework. The contract aims to support various target populations within Hertfordshire, fostering local economic growth and enhancing employability and educational outcomes.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council), went out to procurement for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services. This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Adult and Tailored Learning Services.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend the initial Framework Agreement period for further period(s) of up to two (2) years on an annual basis, at the Council's sole discretion .

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004626-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 26 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITIES 1ST; COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS; COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP; CONSTRUCTIVE FUTURES TRAINING; CREATE COMMUNITY NETWORK; DACORUM COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICES (COMMUNITY ACTION DACORUM; DENS; EM SKILLS ENTERPRISE (EM TUITION; GROUNDWORK EAST; HGV TRAINING SERVICES; IMPACT MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT; IMPACTFUL GOVERNANCE; LANGLEY WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS; LEARNING CURVE GROUP; NATIONAL NUMERACY; OAKLANDS COLLEGE; PIXEL TAKEAWAY; ROMAN EDUCATION AND CAREERS; SECCTA; SPECIALIST TRADE COURSES; SPS TRAINING SOLUTIONS; SSG SERVICES (EST 2003; SUNNYSIDE RURAL TRUST; WATERSIDE CONSULTANCY HERTFORDSHIRE (BE POSITIVE; WATFORD WOMEN'S CENTRE; WEST HERTS COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 16:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004626-2025
- 26 Sep 2024 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030829-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

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