Adult Learning Services in Merton

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London Borough of Merton

Value

£3,000,000

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Adult and other education services

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Published

3 months ago

Description

This project will focus on the procurement and creation of an approved partner list under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) that can be called off at any time during the contract period to deliver adult skills and community learning provision.
The successful bidders will be required to deliver a comprehensive end to end Adult Learning service on behalf of the Council including, but not restricted to: the promotion of the service and recruitment of learners; delivery of quality teaching and learning; effective leadership and management; appropriate support services; safeguarding, and; all necessary administrative, reporting, safety and compliance requirements.
This contract will provide a route to opportunities to deliver adult learning courses via Adult Skills Fund Adult Core (formula funded) and Skills Fund Tailored Learning for Merton residents, and aims to improve the skills, wellbeing, and employability of adults within the Borough.
MAL partners will deliver provisions that can enhance and expand on the curriculum offer, this includes courses that:
•	Meet the needs of local employers.
•	Enable learners to enhance their skills and progress into good work.
•	Address the need for the future workforce in green skills.
•	Improve health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation.
•	Enable intergenerational learning through family learning.
•	Develop the range of courses for learners with poor mental health, learning difficulties, or disabilities.

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