--- title: "Adult Skills Providers (EMCCA) - Prior Information Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cc63" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cc63" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cc63.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cc63.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-20" --- # Adult Skills Providers (EMCCA) - Prior Information Notice Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cc63 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cc63) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cc63.json) ## Summary Nottinghamshire County Council, acting on behalf of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), has issued a Prior Information Notice for qualified suppliers to participate in a further competition to deliver Adult Skills provision. The procurement falls under the main category of services, specifically adult and other education services. This initiative will utilise the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6348. The competition will be open to eligible suppliers within Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, with the tender notice scheduled for publication around mid to late February 2025. Notable dates include anticipated supplier events in mid-January 2025, designed to provide key information to potential bidders. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in adult education and skills training. Eligible suppliers who deliver Ofqual regulated training at Entry Level/Level 1/Level 2, with a focus on areas with the lowest levels of existing prior attainment, can greatly benefit. The emphasis on place-based activities and inclusivity aligns with addressing regional skills gaps and utilising East Midlands labour market intelligence. It is essential for interested businesses to ensure registration and compliance with the DPS prerequisites to participate effectively in the forthcoming procurement process and contribute to regional development goals. ## Notice Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) intends to run a Further Competition via the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), ref: RM6348 Adult Skills and Learning DPS to obtain qualified suppliers to deliver its Adult Skills provision. The Further Competition will be open to suppliers who are awarded on the DPS at the time of publication of the Further Competition and who can deliver services in the EMCCA Region (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire). ### Lot Information Lot 1 In August 2025, the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) will be devolved to East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). EMCCA covers an area of 4,784 square kilometres, comprising 15 local district & borough authorities, 2 county authorities and 2 city authorities, including the two counties of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and the cities of Nottingham and Derby. The area has a population of 2.2m, of which 1.4 million people (63%) are of working age (16-64) . EMCCA wishes to commission ASF with a focus on "place based activities"and our communities within the East Midlands centred on equality, aspiration and inclusivity. The Authority intends to conduct a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6348 Adult Skills Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to contract suppliers to deliver Adult Skills training in the EMCCA region. Provision will be of Ofqual regulated training at Entry Level/Level 1/ Level 2 and can be: -Across all eligible Sector Subject Areas' with a focus on East Midlands labour market intelligence and addressing skills gaps as outlined in the Strategic Skills Plan. -Across all East Midlands districts with a focus on areas with the lowest levels of existing prior attainment The Further Competition will be open to suppliers who are...: -Awarded on the RM6348-Adult Skills and Learning DPS immediately prior to the Further Competition's publication - More information can be found at https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#learning -registered with Crown Commercial Services E-Sourcing portal -able to deliver provision in the EMCCA region (as stated during award to the DPS) It's anticipated that Supplier Events will be held in mid-January 2025 (these will be advertised by EMCCA separately, see In August 2025, the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) will be devolved to East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). EMCCA covers an area of 4,784 square kilometres, comprising 15 local district & borough authorities, 2 county authorities and 2 city authorities, including the two counties of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and the cities of Nottingham and Derby. The area has a population of 2.2m, of which 1.4 million people (63%) are of working age (16-64) . EMCCA wishes to commission ASF with a focus on "place based activities"and our communities within the East Midlands centred on equality, aspiration and inclusivity. The Authority intends to conduct a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6348 Adult Skills Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to contract suppliers to deliver Adult Skills training in the EMCCA region. Provision will be of Ofqual regulated training at Entry Level/Level 1/ Level 2 and can be: * Across all eligible Sector Subject Areas' with a focus on East Midlands labour market intelligence and addressing skills gaps as outlined in the Strategic Skills Plan. * Across all East Midlands districts with a focus on areas with the lowest levels of existing prior attainment The Further Competition will be open to suppliers who are...: -Awarded on the RM6348-Adult Skills and Learning DPS immediately prior to the Further Competition's publication - More information can be found at https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#learning -registered with Crown Commercial Services E-Sourcing portal -able to deliver provision in the EMCCA region (as stated during award to the DPS) It's anticipated that Supplier Events will be held in mid-January 2025 (these will be advertised by EMCCA separately) and the Further Competition will be published in mid to late February 2025 so suppliers who are interested in this opportunity should allow enough time to ensure they are awarded on the DPS in order to be eligible to bid to deliver services in the EMCCA region. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041308-2024 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 17:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041308-2024 - 20 Dec 2024 at 17:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041300-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#learning ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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