Contract for Community Learning Provision 2018/19

Tender description

This contract (“the Contract”) is for the provision of Community Learning opportunities for adults aged 19+. Durham County Council’s Adult Learning and Skills Service are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency to secure adult education opportunities in County Durham. The Adult Learning & Skills Service is designated as the ‘Provider’ of this learning through provision that it secures by means of contracts with delivery organisations. This contract is in addition to the existing Community Learning Provision procured in 2017 for the 2018/19 academic year. This tender will be for programmes to cover gaps in provision and to increase delivery in the priority areas of demand. Adult Learning & Skills Service is pleased to encourage bids for Adult Learning and Skills Funding. Bidders to the fund will be asked as part of their submission to design and cost appropriate, innovative Community learning programmes (both non-accredited and eligible accredited) to support outcomes for adults aged 19+ who face a range of challenges/barriers to engagement, progression and/or securing sustainable employment. All learners must either reside in or currently volunteer in County Durham. Bidders can apply for funding opportunities with delivery starting in December 2018/January 2019. Keywords: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Community Learning