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Contract Notice

AT1339 Reopen Approved Provider List AT1246-Trusted Partner Providers for Adult Learning

  • First published: 07 April 2025
  • Last modified: 07 April 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04f754
Published by:
Luton Council
Authority ID:
AA74707
Publication date:
07 April 2025
Deadline date:
21 April 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Luton Borough Council is seeking providers to join their Approved provider list for Adult learning.

Further details can be found in the published documents.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Luton Council

Town Hall, George Street

Luton

LU1 2BQ

UK

Contact person: Ms Joan Ige

E-mail: joan.ige@luton.gov.uk

NUTS: UKH21

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.luton.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.luton.gov.uk

I.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 abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://procontract.due-north.com


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

AT1339 Reopen Approved Provider List AT1246-Trusted Partner Providers for Adult Learning

Reference number: DN767808

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Luton Borough Council is seeking providers to join their Approved provider list for Adult learning.

Further details can be found in the published documents.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 13

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Lot 1 Engaging and/or building confidence

II.2) Description

Lot No: Z

II.2.1) Title

• Miscellaneous Contracts within the scope of the Approved Provider List described in paragraph 1.1. • Each Applicant whose Application is successful for any other Lot automatically becomes a Member Provider of Lot Z.

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents

.As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future.

Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/04/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Engaging and/or building confidence

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Re opening of AT1246 Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners for the provision of skills training

Applicants are invited to join the APL by reading the Application Rules, Call of Terms and Conditions and the Application Declaration, then complete and return the Application Declaration. The Application Declarations is evaluated on a pass/fail basis for all questions.

There are12 Lots + Lot Z for Applicants to apply for and if any Applicant was successful for any Lot they were automatically treated as a member for Lot Z.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/04/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Preparation for further learning

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents

.As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future.

Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/03/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Preparation for employment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents

.As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future.

Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/04/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Improving essential skills – English

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents

.As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future.

Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/04/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Improving essential skills - English for Speakers of Other Language

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents

.As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future.

Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/04/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Improving essential skills maths & numeracy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents

.As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future.

Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/04/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Improving essential skills - digital provision

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents

.As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future.

Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/04/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Equipping parents/carers to support children’s learning

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents

.As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future.

Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/04/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Health and well-being

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents

.As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future.

Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/04/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Developing stronger communities

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents

.As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future.

Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/04/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Learning provision for ex-offenders

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH21

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Luton Adult Learning conducted a procurement process for an Approved Provider List for Trusted Partners in 2024, we are reopening to allow smaller, local providers to be able to bid for funding to serve Luton residents

.As the Government releases additional funding streams e.g.UKSPF, etc. a mini competition will be undertaken with all Providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) to secure the funding via a Call Off Contract. The APL will enable learning to start sooner, and targets are more likely to be met which could result in more funding in the future.

Once funding streams are released, a mini competition will be undertaken with all providers who are accepted onto the Approved Provider List (APL) within the relevant lots

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 23/04/2025

End: 22/04/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 21/04/2025

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 21/03/2025

Local time: 13:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High court of Justice

London

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

21/03/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
joan.ige@luton.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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