Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c56-f3ec-71d1-874d-ee0364a33829/acl-essex-learning-partnership-fund awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ACL Essex Learning Partnership Fund [Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Estimated value £150,000 Published 20 Jul 2020 Deadline Closed 10 Aug 2020 ## 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. - 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 As in previous years, ECC has allocated funding to the Essex Learning Partnership Fund (ELPF) to deliver training which support its strategic aims. This funding draws on ECC's Adult Education Budget funding allocation from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). There is a maximum of £150,000 available. The maximum funding that organisations may bid for is £50,000. Projects must deliver a minimum of 250 enrolments. ECC is looking to award funding to organisations that can demonstrate the most effective way in which the money will be used and has the greatest impact on learners. Funding will be awarded to the highest scoring bids that meet the minimum requirements as set out below. This competition will be run using ECC's supplier portal, Proactis, which can be accessed using the link: [proactisplaza.com](https://www.proactisplaza.com). Bidders will be expected to supply all information requested, including a tender response document to outline the rationale for the project, the proposed project approach and the impact/benefits it will deliver to both employers and learners. Additional information: This competition will be run using ECC's supplier portal, Proactis, which can be accessed using the link: [proactisplaza.com](https://www.proactisplaza.com). Bidders will be expected to supply all information requested, including a tender response document to outline the rationale for the project, the proposed project approach and the impact/benefits it will deliver to both employers and learners. Project Reference - PRJ1000009 Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7226978b-038a-4d50-af46-9a3f9d63db5b) 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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