URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2513

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Pursuant to an Authorisation from Cabinet (05/06/2025): Community and Adult Skills Programmes 2025 - 2026 Following the conclusion of a mini-competition process under the Gloucestershire Community and Adult Skills Framework Agreement for the supply of adult learning programmes, and having consulted with the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills in accordance with the Cabinet decision on 5th June 2025: DECISION: To award the following four call off contracts to the preferred supplier, namely Art Shape Ltd. a call-off contract under Lot 1 of the above framework agreement for the supply of a First Steps adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting 27th August 2025 which supports individuals who are new to adult education. A call-off contract under Lot 2 of the above framework agreement for the supply of an employability adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting on 27th August 2025 which supports individuals who are seeking employment. a call-off contract under Lot 3 of the above framework for the supply of an Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Difficulties programme (ALDD) during the 12-month period starting on 27th August 2025, which supports individuals who have disabilities or learning difficulties a call-off contract under Lot 5 of the above framework agreement for the supply of a local flex adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting on 27th August 2025, which supports individuals with emerging needs within their communities. To award the following three call-off contracts to the preferred supplier, namely Cinderford Artspace. a call-off contract under Lot 1 of the above framework agreement for the supply of a First Steps adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting 27th August 2025 which supports individuals who are new to adult education a call-off contract under Lot 3 of the above framework for the supply of an Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Difficulties programme (ALDD) during the 12-month period starting on 27th August 2025, which supports individuals who have disabilities or learning difficulties a call-off contract under Lot 5 of the above framework agreement for the supply of a local flex adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting on 27th August 2025, which supports individuals with emerging needs within their communities. To award the following one call-off contract to the preferred supplier, namely NCLP. a call-off contract under Lot 1 of the above framework agreement for the supply of a First Steps adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting 27th August 2025 which supports individuals who are new to adult education.

Content: Following the conclusion of a mini-competition process under the Gloucestershire Community and Adult Skills Framework Agreement for the supply of adult learning programmes, and having consulted with the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills in accordance with the Cabinet decision on 5th June 2025:     DECISION:    To award the following four call off contracts to the preferred supplier, namely Art Shape Ltd.     a call-off contract under Lot 1 of the above framework agreement for the supply of a First Steps adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting 27th August 2025 which supports individuals who are new to adult education.  A call-off contract under Lot 2 of the above framework agreement for the supply of an employability adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting on 27th August 2025 which supports individuals who are seeking employment.  a call-off contract under Lot 3 of the above framework for the supply of an Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Difficulties programme (ALDD) during the 12-month period starting on 27th August 2025, which supports individuals who have disabilities or learning difficulties  a call-off contract under Lot 5 of the above framework agreement for the supply of a local flex adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting on 27th August 2025, which supports individuals with emerging needs within their communities.    To award the following three call-off contracts to the preferred supplier, namely Cinderford Artspace.    a call-off contract under Lot 1 of the above framework agreement for the supply of a First Steps adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting 27th August 2025 which supports individuals who are new to adult education  a call-off contract under Lot 3 of the above framework for the supply of an Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Difficulties programme (ALDD) during the 12-month period starting on 27th August 2025, which supports individuals who have disabilities or learning difficulties  a call-off contract under Lot 5 of the above framework agreement for the supply of a local flex adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting on 27th August 2025, which supports individuals with emerging needs within their communities.    To award the following one call-off contract to the preferred supplier, namely NCLP.    a call-off contract under Lot 1 of the above framework agreement for the supply of a First Steps adult learning programme during the 12-month period starting 27th August 2025 which supports individuals who are new to adult education.   

Date of Decision: October 1, 2025