Published date: 15 June 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 30 June 2023, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Adult and other education services - 80400000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£10,000 to £75,000

Procurement reference

IT-230-7039-SAFLCL202324

Published date

15 June 2023

Closing date

30 June 2023

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 August 2023

Contract end date

30 June 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Council wishes to invite applications for funding for the Adult Skills Programme from providers with a proven track record and, where applicable, an Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding.

The contract and timescale for delivery will cover learners enrolling and undertaking learning from 1st August 2023 to 30th June 2024. Delivery of provision must be completed by 30th June 2024.

The Adult Skills Programme must meet the needs of the diverse population of the area and tackle some of the challenges Sandwell faces whilst recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular in increasing employability, up-skilling and employment support targeted at communities in greatest need. Wider adult learning opportunities have a vital role to play in promoting inclusion, improving health outcomes, in engaging and building capacity in local communities, and supporting and building stronger families.

We expect activities to be in response to local needs and to deliver community-based learning activities. We expect to commission a range of providers to access different groups of learners in different areas of Sandwell who can produce high levels of positive progressions into further learning and/or employment.

More information

Links

Additional text

Completion of questionnaire provided on the Intention to Quotation document attached to this offer.
Please ensure that all requested documentation is provided to support your application.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Sian Breese

Address

Freeth Street
West Midlands
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 2195

Email

sian_breese@sandwell.gov.uk