Education and training services

Tender description

Staffordshire County Council wishes to engage a group of suppliers to deliver a range of community learning services throughout the 8 districts of Staffordshire. Funding for the Community Learning provision is sourced from a contract awarded to Staffordshire County Council from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The community learning service currently works with schools, colleges, third sector organisations, independent training providers and local community groups to secure and deliver a range of learning opportunities for adults and families across Staffordshire. Staffordshire County Council wishes to procure its contracted provision in order to source high quality responsive and innovative community learning provision. The County Council is subject to accountability and scrutiny of the ESFA and Ofsted. All contracted provision must comply with ESFA and County Council regulations and related statutory requirements. This procurement is for a Framework Agreement between the appointed supplier(s) and Staffordshire County Council, to supply services on an annual call-off basis. This framework will be for a 4-year period from 1.8.2019 to 31.7.2023, on an annual call-off basis. In the event the agreement is extended the extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of contract as the original agreement period and will ultimately be at the County Council's sole discretion. The County Council makes no guarantee as to the volume of business on offer and any funding values given are indicative only and intended as a general guide. These will be subject to annual allocations made to the County Council by the ESFA. Lot 1: Aims to develop a skill, acquire knowledge or pursue an interest for the purpose of cultural enrichment, intellectual or creative stimulation or to improve health and well-being. Courses may come from the following subject sector areas: — agriculture, horticulture, animal care, — hospitality and catering leisure, travel and tourism including sport, — arts, media and publishing, — social sciences and history, — languages, literature and culture. Courses should also give learners the opportunity to develop their learning skills, e.g. memory, reflection, independence in learning and also give the opportunity to develop their personal, social and employability skills. This lot is non-accredited. This procurement is for a Framework Agreement between the appointed supplier(s) and Staffordshire County Council, to supply Services on an annual call-off basis. This framework will be for a four year period from 1.8.2019 to 31.7.2023, on an annual call-off basis. In the event the agreement is extended the extension shall be on the same terms and Conditions of Contract as the original Agreement period and will ultimately be at the County Council's sole discretion. The County Council makes no guarantee as to the volume of business on offer and any funding values given are indicative only and intended as a general guide. These will be subject to annual allocations made to the County Council by the ESFA. Lot 2: this area targets adults who are furthest from learning and employment, and these individuals will sometimes require additional support to be successful in their learning and to maximise the chances of them having positive progression outcomes. The programmes in this area are aimed at adults who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities, adults who have had long-term mental ill health, and adults who in other situations/in targeted groups mean that more bespoke and supported delivery is more appropriate. This lot is non-accredited.