Scope
Description
The service will deliver a comprehensive set of Adult Learning programmes based in Merton prioritising the residents of Merton.
Funded under the Adult Skills Funds from the GLA and ESFA the fund is made up of two Funding Streams namely the Adult Skills Core and the Tailored Learning.
The Adult Skills Core programmes are skills-based funding and are for accredited and qualification courses.
The Tailored Learning courses caters for learners on non-accredited learning and provides for learners making their first steps, including confidence and wellbeing courses.
The curriculum is broad and includes cross cutting skills like green skills, sustainability courses, digital, Health and Social Care, Essential Skills including English, Maths and ESOL, Art Courses, Drawing Painting, Pottery, Performing Arts, Singing, Sewing and clothes making, Italics, Guitar Making, Child Care, CV writing, Confidence Building and Wellbeing courses and Level 3 Courses in Accounts under the Adult Skills Free Courses for Jobs.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,150,000 excluding VAT
- £4,150,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Contract locations
- UKI6 - Outer London - South
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 August 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
London Borough of Merton
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLZQ-1654-VNHW
Merton Civic Centre, London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
United Kingdom
Email: commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.merton.gov.uk
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government