--- title: "AT1339 Reopen Approved Provider List AT1246-Trusted Partner Providers for Adult Learning" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f754" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f754" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f754.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f754.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-21" --- # AT1339 Reopen Approved Provider List AT1246-Trusted Partner Providers for Adult Learning Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f754 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f754) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f754.json) ## Summary Luton Borough Council is inviting providers to join their Approved Provider List for Adult Learning. The tender, titled "AT1339 Reopen Approved Provider List AT1246-Trusted Partner Providers for Adult Learning," falls under the education and training services category (CPV code: 80000000). This procurement process aims to engage providers by offering numerous lots, including "Engaging and/or building confidence," "Preparation for further learning," and more, to enhance various skill sets. The submission period ends on 21st April 2025, and the awarded contracts will span from April 2025 to April 2034. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide participation. This tender opportunity can significantly bolster business growth, particularly for small and local providers aiming to deliver adult education services in Luton. The re-opening of the Approved Provider List allows smaller, local enterprises to bid for governmental funding aimed at adult learning, with multiple lots targeting different skills and learning outcomes such as essential skills in English, maths, and digital provision. Businesses specialising in educational services, community engagement, or training programmes will find this tender suitable as it allows participation in mini-competitions for additional funding streams, enhancing visibility and potential income growth through long-term, stable contracts. ## Notice Luton Borough Council is seeking providers to join their Approved provider list for Adult learning. Further details can be found in the published documents. ### Lot Information Engaging and/or building confidence Re opening of AT1246 Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners for the provision of skills training Applicants are invited to join the APL by reading the Application Rules, Call of Terms and Conditions and the Application Declaration, then complete and return the Application Declaration. The Application Declarations is evaluated on a pass/fail basis for all questions. There are12 Lots + Lot Z for Applicants to apply for and if any Applicant was successful for any Lot they were automatically treated as a member for Lot Z. Preparation for further learning Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents .As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots. Preparation for employment Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents .As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots. Improving essential skills - English Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents .As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots. Improving essential skills - English for Speakers of Other Language Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents .As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots. Improving essential skills maths & numeracy Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents .As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots. Improving essential skills - digital provision Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents .As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots. Equipping parents/carers to support children's learning Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents .As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots. Health and well-being Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents .As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots. Developing stronger communities Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents .As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots Learning provision for ex-offenders Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents .As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots * Miscellaneous Contracts within the scope of the Approved Provider List described in paragraph 1.1. * Each Applicant whose Application is successful for any other Lot automatically becomes a Member Provider of Lot Z. Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents .As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future. Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010660-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2034 | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | TLH21 Luton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2025 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010660-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.luton.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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