Scope
Reference
13648
Description
This is a specialist programme delivering courses targeted at the most in need families, particularly to those learners with additional needs, low qualifications and from areas of deprivation.
The programme has been contracted in three lots, these are county-wide but each has a particular geographical focus targeting learners from identified areas of deprivation.
The contracts commenced on 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 with further options to extend the contract by two periods of 12 months (up to 31st August 2028) subject to funding. The contract specification could also be subject to change as a result of future grant funding requirements and/or funding levels.
Lot 1. FL Lot 1
Description
Refer to ITT documentation
Lot 2. FL Lot 2
Description
Please refer to ITT
Lot 3. FL Lot 3
Description
Please refer to Invitation to Tender document
Contract 1. Family Learning Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. FL Lot 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
There is the option to extend the contract by two periods of 12 months (up to 31st August 2028), subject to funding.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Contract 2. Family Learning Contract 2
Lots
Lot 2. FL Lot 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
There is the option to extend the contract by two periods of 12 months (up to 31st August 2028), subject to funding.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Contract 3. Family Learning Contract 3
Lots
Lot 3. FL Lot 3
Supplier
Contract value
- £105,000 excluding VAT
- £126,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
There is the option to extend the contract by two periods of 12 months (up to 31st August 2028), subject to funding.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
EDUCATION FUTURES TRUST
- Companies House: 07852922
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVLN-8762-QYDT
The Firs
Hastings
TN34 2AX
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Family Learning Contract 1
SUSSEX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION LTD
- Companies House: 03387617
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHCH-9616-XHQX
Denton Island Community Centre
Newhaven
BN9 9BA
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@sussexcommunity.org.uk
Website: https://sussexcommunity.org.uk/
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 2. Family Learning Contract 2
THE PEOPLE MATTER TRUST
- Companies House: 03360047
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHZ-7673-WHWX
Chantry House
Eastbourne
BN21 1BF
United Kingdom
Email: carol@people-matter.org.uk
Website: https://people-matter.org.uk/
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 3. Family Learning Contract 3
Contracting authority
East Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGX-2145-PRQJ
County Hall, St Anne's Crescent
Lewes
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government