Published date: 19 January 2021

Last edited date: 20 January 2021

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: 1 February 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Adult and other education services - 80400000

Location of contract

BN1 1JE

Value of contract

£60,000 to £180,000

Procurement reference

BHCC - 032067

Published date

19 January 2021

Closing date

1 February 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 March 2021

Contract end date

31 July 2021

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 is seeking to procure delivery of three lots of Adult Learning courses to the value of ?225,000 in total (?75,000 per Lot), inclusive of the Council's management fee which is estimated to be around 20%. Therefore, the maximum amount payable to the successful Provider per Lot, for delivery to 31st July 2021 is ?60,000. Any over delivery will be at the Providers' own risk.

Lot 1: This contract is for the provision of accredited learning. The focus will be on core subjects of English and maths. The accredited learning level being sought is for entry level to Level 1. BHCC is seeking an equal split in the number of courses offered at entry level and Level 1. As stipulated above we require the successful delivery of this learning by the 31st of July 2021. The maximum amount payable for this Lot is ?60,000.

Lot 2: This contract is for the provision of accredited Learning. For this Lot the focus will be on health & social care related courses and service industry programmes (such as security courses). The accredited learning level being sought is for Level 1 or Level 2. Again, as with Lot 1 this Lot will be required to achieve successful delivery of the learning/courses by the 31st of July 2021. The maximum amount payable for this Lot is ?60,000.

Lot 3: Non accredited learning: Flexible programmes which encompass wellbeing, career pathways and confidence building (maximum value ?60,000). This would Include courses which for example:
o boost self-confidence and raise self-esteem
o help to manage and support mental health
o build self-care and resilience
o improve communication skills

The Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funds the Council's adult & community learning provision which provides education courses to adults aged 19 or over in the city. The Council is the lead or main provider with the ESFA of this learning provision. All provision must be compliant with all ESFA Adult Education Budget regulations (link available in the 'Service Specification' document). The Provider support manual provides additional guidance to meet the requirements for audit and Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data returns. Fees must be collected from learners in accordance with the ESFA's funding rules. The ESFA has stipulated that Providers must not subcontract to a second level.

Providers are required to be registered on the Register of Training Organisations (ROTO) in order to bid on this tender.

More information

Links

Additional text

This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal.

https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities

The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically.

In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Ben Chivers-Gibbs (BHCC)

Address

Bartholomew Square
Brighton
UK
BN1 1JE
United Kingdom

Telephone

01273290000

Email

Ben.Chivers-Gibbs@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Website

https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk