Published date: 3 August 2022

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 1 July 2022, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Adult and other education services - 80400000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£225,000

Procurement reference

ECC001-DN616475-39755469

Published date

3 August 2022

Closing date

1 July 2022

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 August 2022

Contract end date

31 July 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

ECC has allocated funding to the Essex Learning Partnership Fund (ELPF) to deliver training which supports its strategic aims. This funding draws on ECC's Adult Education Budget funding allocation from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). There is a maximum of £225,000 available for non-accredited provision.

The maximum funding for which organisations can apply is £75,000. Projects must deliver a minimum of 250 enrolments.

ECC is looking to award funding to organisations then can demonstrate the most effective way in which the money will be used and has the greatest impact on learners. Funding will be allocated to the highest scoring bids that meet the minimum requirements as set out in the Tender document.

Projects supported by this funding are intended to help address the issue of worklessness and to reduce the social isolation and mobility in Essex.

To reach individuals and local communities across Essex, we would particularly welcome bids from voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations whose reach extends to those in greatest need.

Bidders wishing to apply for funding will need to complete all the questions and requests for information laid out in the Tender.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

CO0265 ACL Essex Learning Partnership Fund 2022-23

  • Opportunity
  • Published 17 June 2022

Award information

Awarded date

29 July 2022

Contract start date

1 August 2022

Contract end date

31 July 2023

Total value of contract

£225,000

This contract was awarded to 4 suppliers.

Abberton Rural Training

Address

1 Whitbreads Business Centre
Whitbreads Farm Lane
Chatham Green
Chelmsford, CM3 3FE

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

Additional details

Awarded value - £74,970

Find Your Voice

Address

3 Cavendish Court
South Parade, DN1 2DJ

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Additional details

Awarded value - £25,445

First Stop Centre

Address

First Stop Centre
29 Bocking End
Braintree, CM7 9AE

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Additional details

Awarded value - £30,660

InterAct Chelmsford Ltd

Address

Moulsham Mill
Parkway
Chelmsford, CM2 7PX

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Additional details

Awarded value - £60,760

About the buyer

Contact name

Andrew Beaver

Address

County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom

Email

Andrew.beaver@essex.gov.uk

Website

https://www.essex.gov.uk/