Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c12-aa23-7272-93b4-3f05e5242705/adult-learning-in-community-settings-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Adult Learning in Community Settings Framework [Sheffield City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sheffield-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 31 Jul 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender We are seeking to procure provision funded by the Adult Education Budget, which the Council receives from the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) The specific requirement is for: • Engagement, enrolment activity and learning provision • Pathway coordination Non-regulated AEB adult learning courses in, for example: • Learning, Wellbeing and Employment, • ICT, ESOL, • Functional Skills Maths and English which progresses learners onto: Regulated AEB adult learning courses up to and including Level 2 in Functional Skills English and Maths, ICT, ESOL, Employability, Youth Work and Conservation and Horticulture It is envisaged that the provision will be delivered by one or more providers based in each area of the city. These providers will have the capability, capacity, experience and a track record of successful delivery of similar provision to a wide variety of learners within the specific context of the locality/ies for which they submit a response. This will include experience of delivering in a variety of community settings such as primary schools, libraries and community venues. It is essential that providers have credibility within the areas they propose to deliver. Providers need to satisfy the accompanying PQQ to be accepted onto the Sheffield City Council Framework as a potential provider for the funding stream. All potential providers must note that key performance indicators will be included in all contracts for AEB provision which are issued as a result of this procurement. They will, as a minimum, include expectations in terms of learner retention, achievement, pass, and progression rates. Only organisations that have the Matrix Standard for Information Advice & Guidance will be considered Read full description ## CPV classification Adult and other education services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/89794e4d-fd2b-4499-9d8a-44ee2f057b9e) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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