Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Luton Council
Town Hall, George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ
Contact
Mrs Caroline Sturman
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH21 - Luton
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
AT1246 Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners Skills
Reference number
DN698493
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Luton Adult Learning uses ESFA grant funding currently Community Learning (from 24/25 “Tailored Learning”) to commission/subcontract a small amount of delivery to local grass roots organisations. This model has been used for 10 years.
As additional funding streams are released; for example by Government e.g. Multiply, UKSPF and others we would like to have an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in place so that we can streamline subcontracting to local Providers. Funding streams are often confirmed by funding body late, leaving little time for a full procurement process. Using an APL will mean that learning can start sooner and targets are more likely to be met. Meeting targets can result in more funding in the future.
If successful in their Application Providers will be invited to join the Approved Provider List and mini competitions will take place from the Approved Provider List when funding becomes available. Membership of the Approved Provider List does not guarantee any work.
All documents are available on the Proactis (Due North/ProContract) e-tendering portal.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH21 - Luton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Luton Adult Learning uses ESFA grant funding currently Community Learning (from 24/25 “Tailored Learning”) to commission/subcontract a small amount of delivery to local grass roots organisations. This model has been used for 10 years.
As additional funding streams are released; for example by Government e.g. Multiply, UKSPF and others we would like to have an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in place so that we can streamline subcontracting to local Providers. Funding streams are often confirmed by funding body late, leaving little time for a full procurement process. Using an APL will mean that learning can start sooner and targets are more likely to be met. Meeting targets can result in more funding in the future.
If successful in their Application Providers will be invited to join the Approved Provider List and mini competitions will take place from the Approved Provider List when funding becomes available. Membership of the Approved Provider List does not guarantee any work.
All documents are available on the Proactis (Due North/ProContract) e-tendering portal.
1.1. Description of each Lot
(a) Lot 1 Engaging and/or building confidence
(b) Lot 2 Preparation for further learning
(c) Lot 3 Preparation for employment
(d) Lot 4 Improving essential skills – English
(e) Lot 5 Improving essential skills - English for Speakers of Other Language
(f) Lot 6 Improving essential skills maths & numeracy
(g) Lot 7 Improving essential skills - digital provision
(h) Lot 8 Equipping parents/carers to support children’s learning
(i) Lot 9 Health and well-being
(j) Lot 10 Developing stronger communities
(k) Lot 11 Learning provision for ex-offenders
(l) Lot 12 Learning provision for care leavers
(m) Lot Z (miscellaneous) Miscellaneous Contracts within the scope of the Approved Provider List as described in paragraph 1.2 which are not wholly within the scope of any other Lot of the Approved Provider List at the time.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
120
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
8 February 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 February 2024
Local time
12:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
LONDON
Country
United Kingdom